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scarfpin

scarfpin

8.8
A small pin that holds a scarf or tie at the neck
  • noun
  • /ˈskɑrfˌpɪn/
translation icon : alfiler de bufanda
  • He wore a gold scarfpin to secure his silk tie.

Examples

  • His elegant suit was accented by a sparkling scarfpin at his collar.

  • The antique scarfpin was passed down through generations in her family.

  • She wore a beautiful scarfpin with her outfit.

  • I need to buy a new scarfpin for winter.

  • He wore a gold scarfpin to secure his silk tie.

  • His elegant suit was accented by a sparkling scarfpin at his collar.

  • The antique scarfpin was passed down through generations in her family.

Synonyms

pin
vsscarfpin
153 1.0

A small metal or plastic object used to attach things to cloth

is specific to decorative neck fastening rather than general uses
safety pin
vsscarfpin
4 1.0

A small metal thing with a sharp point and a cover that holds clothes together

is decorative and meant for visible fastening at the neck
tie tack
vsscarfpin
1 6.5

A small decorative pin that holds a tie to a shirt

is larger or more visible and fits varied neck coverings
hatpin
vsscarfpin
  • Archaic
1 8.3

A long thin pin women use to hold a hat in their hair

is for fastening accessories at the neck, not for securing headwear
stickpin
vsscarfpin
  • Archaic
1 8.0

A small decorative pin used to fasten or decorate a tie

is mainly for fastening rather than for decoration alone
tiepin
vsscarfpin
1 6.1

A small decorative pin that holds a tie to a shirt

is used more widely for different neck coverings including looser wraps
breastpin
vsscarfpin
8.1

A decorative pin fastened to the front of a woman's clothes

is specifically for use at the neck rather than general front garments

How Decorative

brooch
39 5.3
scarfpin
8.8
tie tack
1 6.5
safety pin
4 1.0

Surface Forms

scarfpin singular
scarfpins plural

Morphology

scarfpin = scarf + pin (transparent) = scarf + pin

A straightforward compound of 'scarf' + 'pin'; learners who know both components can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Scarfpin is made from the simple words scarf and pin, so it literally means a 'pin for a scarf'. This shows its use today: a small decorative pin used to fasten a scarf or tie at the neck, and the name tells you exactly what it does.