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pinheads

/ˈpɪn.hɛdz/

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

Examples :

"The tiny pinheads on the map helped us locate the exact spot. "

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An ignorant, naive, foolish, or stupid person.

Examples :

"The boss lost a big deal because he listened to those pinheads in the marketing department, who didn't understand our customers at all. "

person character attitude

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A telemark skier.

Examples :

"We watched the pinheads gracefully carve down the mountain, their heels free with each turn. "

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A human head that is unusually tapered or small, often due to microcephaly, or a person with that trait. Often promoted in freak shows as "human pinheads".

Examples :

"The old circus posters advertised "pinheads" as fascinating oddities, showcasing people with unusually small heads. "

appearance body human medicine entertainment person physiology culture

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(pet stores) A newborn cricket used as food for pets.

Examples :

"The pet store owner recommended feeding the gecko several pinheads for a healthy meal. "

animal food insect

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(mycoculture) The immature juvenile fruiting body of a mushroom prior to its gills opening.

Examples :

"The grower carefully misted the substrate, hoping the tiny pinheads would develop into mature mushrooms. "

biology plant agriculture food