pincushion
noun
pin·cush·ion
ˈpin-ˌku̇-shən 
: a small cushion in which pins may be stuck ready for use
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As June, progresses, the flowers start to peak in the foothills, providing pops of color as plants like the pincushion cactus, wild iris and mountain mahogany begin to bloom.
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Dawn Wilson, The Denver Post, 23 July 2024
Tentacle-cushion Photo: Max This giant pincushion with pythonlike tentacle arms tries to strangle Charlie, the character voiced by Skyler Gisondo, and is therefore my enemy.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 May 2024
Without correction, the optics show dark edges at the maximum aperture, as well as minor pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths.
—PCMAG, 6 June 2024
At longer focal lengths, the optics show the pincushion effect (an inward curve) without corrections.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
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Dawn Wilson, The Denver Post, 23 July 2024
Tentacle-cushion Photo: Max This giant pincushion with pythonlike tentacle arms tries to strangle Charlie, the character voiced by Skyler Gisondo, and is therefore my enemy.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 May 2024
Without correction, the optics show dark edges at the maximum aperture, as well as minor pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths.
—PCMAG, 6 June 2024
At longer focal lengths, the optics show the pincushion effect (an inward curve) without corrections.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
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“Pincushion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pincushion. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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pincushion
noun
pin·cush·ion
ˈpin-ˌku̇sh-ən
: a small cushion in which pins may be stuck
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