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bodkin

/bod-kin/US // ˈbɒd kɪn //UK // (ˈbɒdkɪn) //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a small, pointed instrument for making holes in cloth, leather, etc.
    • : a long pinshaped instrument used by women to fasten up the hair.
    • : a blunt, needlelike instrument for drawing tape, cord, etc., through a loop, hem, or the like.
    • : Obsolete. a small dagger; stiletto.

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Examples

  • Next from the large casket Mrs. Sin took another smaller casket and a very long, tapering silver bodkin.

  • He calmly inserted the bodkin in the second cake; seemed to meet with some obstruction, and laid the ball down upon the counter.

  • Christopher Bodkin of Tuam may, from his character, have conformed insincerely, but this is not proved.

  • But I must not say more even to you, dear Mrs. Bodkin, for these are State secrets, which should be sacredly respected.

  • We have already been present at more than one social gathering at Dr. Bodkin's house.