Nosepin

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various decorative ornaments that are worn at the end of the nose.

    "The nosepin was worn by both sexes, the septum of the nose being pierced shortly after birth, at least as far as the girls were concerned; but probably the same applied to the boys."

  2. 2
    A removable pin that attaches to the nose or tip of a device.

    "The satellite, which is the payload, is fastened to the nosepin of the third-stage rocket motor."

Example

More examples

"The nosepin was worn by both sexes, the septum of the nose being pierced shortly after birth, at least as far as the girls were concerned; but probably the same applied to the boys."

Etymology

From nose + pin.

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