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pincushion

Syllabification: (pin·cush·ion)
Pronunciation: /ˈpinˌko͝oSHən/

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Definition of pincushion

noun

  • a small cushion into which pins are stuck for convenient storage.
  • (also pincushion distortion) a form of optical distortion in which straight lines along the edge of a screen or a lens bulge toward the center.

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