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pinhead

/ˈpɪn.hɛd/

Meanings
noun
The head of a pin. (Frequently used in size comparisons.)

Examples :

"The tiny insect was so small; its head was no bigger than a pinhead. "
part appearance item

Related Words

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration displaying

displaying verb

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store was displaying new winter coats in the window. "

Illustration noticeably

noticeably adverb

/ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbəli/

(manner) In a noticeable way.

"We all saw it: he paled noticeably."

Illustration advertised

advertised verb

/ˈædvərˌtaɪzd/ /ˈædvərˌtaɪzd/

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

"The bakery advertised its new cookies with a big sign in the window. "

Illustration comparisons

comparisons noun

/kəmˈpærɪsnz/ /kəmˈpɛrɪsnz/

The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

"to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them"

Illustration successful

successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

Illustration microcephaly

microcephaly noun

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈsɛfəli/ /ˌmaɪkroʊsɛˈfæli/

A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.

"The doctor diagnosed the baby with microcephaly after noticing the child's unusually small head circumference during a routine check-up. "

Illustration unusually

unusually adverb

/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

In an unusual manner.

"The weather was unusually warm for November. "

Illustration cultivator

cultivator noun

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtər/

Any of several devices used to loosen or stir the soil, either to remove weeds or to provide aeration and drainage.

"The farmer used a cultivator to break up the hard soil and prepare it for planting seeds. "