safety pin
Guarded clothing fastener
A safety pin is a pin with a clasp that covers the point when closed, preventing accidental pricks.
The spring mechanism allows it to be opened for insertion through fabric, then snapped shut to hold material together securely.
Safety pins fasten diapers, mend torn clothing, and became an emblem of punk fashion when worn decoratively: She had safety pins up her ear.
Absorbent infant undergarment
- swaddleWrap infant tightly
- onesieSnap-closure infant garment
- bibMealtime chest covering
- cloth diaperWashable infant undergarment
layette · burp cloth · nappy · booties · nursery · bassinet · baby · newborn
Securing device that clicks
brooch · latch · rivet · staple · zipper · velcro · button · grip
Restoring damaged items
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- patchMaterial covering damage
- darningRepairing fabric by weaving
- fixRepair or solution
needle · thread · stitching · hemming · tailoring · makeshift · stopgap · temporary fix
Defiance of established power
- subcultureGroup with alternative norms
- DIYAmateur home projects
- studsStructural wall timbers
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
Sid Vicious · leather jacket · torn clothing · zine · anarchy · mohawk · customization · defacement
Obvious; inventor's monopoly
- 1849Mid-nineteenth century date
- designPurposeful creative planning
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- ingeniousCleverly original in design
utility · practicality · mass production · innovation · spring tension
Decorative fastening ornament
- accessorySupplementary addition
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- charmAttractive personal quality
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
adornment · embellishment · collectible · costume jewelry · fashion accessory
diaper
Absorbent infant undergarment
cloth diaper · layette · burp cloth · nappy · booties · nursery · bassinet · baby · newborn · diaper cover
clasp
Securing device that clicks
buckle · brooch · latch · rivet · staple · zipper · velcro · button · grip · anchor
mending
Restoring damaged items
fix · needle · thread · stitching · hemming · tailoring · makeshift · stopgap · temporary fix · wardrobe malfunction
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- subcultureGroup with alternative norms
- DIYAmateur home projects
- studsStructural wall timbers
piercing · Sid Vicious · leather jacket · torn clothing · zine · anarchy · mohawk · customization · defacement · adornment
patent
Obvious; inventor's monopoly
- 1849Mid-nineteenth century date
- designPurposeful creative planning
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
ingenious · utility · practicality · mass production · innovation · spring tension
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
decoration · adornment · embellishment · collectible · costume jewelry · fashion accessory
- pointed thingsspike, needle point, knife point, spear point, arrow
- pinsthumbtack, pushpin, hatpin, lapel pins, enamel pins
- fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clip
- joiningjoin, attach, fasten, connect, bind
- protectionbodyguard, armor, gloves, security guard, shield
- safeguardssafeguards, protections, kill switch, defenses, emergency stop
safe, pin, safety, unsafe, safeguard, safely, pinpoint, safes, safekeeping