tiepin
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6.1
A small decorative pin that holds a tie to a shirt
- noun
- /ˈtaɪˌpɪn/
:
pasador de corbata
- The tiepin he received as a gift was engraved with his initials.
Examples
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She chose a vintage tiepin to complement her father's suit at the gala.
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Looking at my tiepin?
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He fastened his tie with a stylish tiepin for the wedding.
Synonyms
tie clip
vstiepin
2
3.0
A small metal piece that holds a tie to a shirt to keep it in place
fastens similarly but does so with a pin pushed through fabric
tie tack
vstiepin
1
6.5
A small decorative pin that holds a tie to a shirt
has identical meaning but uses a different name
1
8.0
A small decorative pin used to fasten or decorate a tie
focuses on securing the necktie to the shirt rather than ornamentation
scarfpin
vstiepin
8.8
A small pin that holds a scarf or tie at the neck
is limited to use on neckties only rather than scarves
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tiepin combines tie and pin, which gives a clear picture: a 'pin' used to hold a 'tie' in place. So a tiepin is a small decorative pin that fastens a necktie to your shirt.