She used a bobby pin to tuck the loose strand of hair behind her ear.

The museum displayed a 19th-century parka trimmed with pin seal that glistened under the lights.

The pin-eyed petunia stood out among the hybrids, its stigma visible at the throat of the fused corolla while the stamens remained concealed inside the tube.

Before firing, the armorers inspected the breech pins to ensure the cannon would operate safely.

The milliner reached for the corking pin to secure the elaborate headdress onto the cork mould.

Before firing the antique musket, he checked that the breech pin was securely screwed in to close the bottom of the bore.

The vintner inspected the corking pins to ensure each bottle would be sealed correctly.

Grandmother always kept a crisping pin in her dressing case, using it to make tight curls for Sunday church.

She gingerly unfolded the pin-pricked handkerchief to inspect the tiny holes.

She used the crisping pins to secure the pastry so it would brown evenly in the oven.