alfiler (m)
n.
pin
alfiler
= pin.
Ex: 'That's not realistic,' he said and looked at her, as if to indicate that the balloon of her argument had suddenly had a pin stuck in it, and was expiring with a hiss.
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* alfiler de gancho = safety pin.
* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.
* no caber ni un alfiler = no room to swing a cat.