pincushion

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/

動詞

未分類 比喩的用法 他動詞 自動詞

(transitive, also figuratively) To jab or stick repeatedly with one or more sharp objects, as with pins into a pincushion.

日本語の意味

鋭利な物（例：針）で対象を何度も突き刺す行為を指す / （比喩的に）対象に対して繰り返し、攻撃的または挑発的な行動を示す

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The seamstress decided to pincushion the fabric samples, jabbing pins into them until the hems lay perfectly.

仕立て屋は生地のサンプルをピンで何度も刺して、裾がきれいに収まるまで固定した。

詳細

意味（1）

(transitive, also figuratively) To jab or stick repeatedly with one or more sharp objects, as with pins into a pincushion.

The target was pincushioned with arrows.

詳細

意味（2）

(intransitive) To assume the shape of a pincushion; specifically, of the image on a computer display, television, etc., to exhibit pincushion distortion, where the sides curve inwards.

A monitor is pincushioning when the display appears to have curved sides.

詳細

pincushions （ present singular third-person ）

pincushioning （ participle present ）

pincushioned （ participle past ）

pincushioned （ past ）