straight pin straight pin /streɪt pɪn/

noun

1. Pin consisting of a short straight stiff piece of wire with a pointed end; used to fasten pieces of cloth or paper together  ( straight pin )
   pin consisting of a short straight stiff piece of wire with a pointed end; used to fasten pieces of cloth or paper together
    She used a straight pin to attach the note to the notice board.
   She used a straight pin to attach the note to the notice board.
   
   

 AL AL /ˈeɪˌɛl/

noun

1. A state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War  ( AL , Ala. , Camellia State , Alabama , Heart of Dixie )
   a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
    Mobile, a city in Alabama, is known for its rich history and beautiful bay area.
   Mobile, a city in Alabama, is known for its rich history and beautiful bay area.
   
   

 Al

1. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite  ( Al , aluminium [Canadian, British] , atomic number 13 , aluminum [ N. American] )
   a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
    The airplane's body was made of lightweight aluminium to increase fuel efficiency
   The airplane's body was made of lightweight aluminium to increase fuel efficiency
   
   

 peacock peacock /ˈpiːˌkɑːk/

noun

1. () Male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots  ( peacock )
   male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots
    The peacock is a stunningly beautiful bird with iridescent feathers that shimmer in the sunlight
   The peacock is a stunningly beautiful bird with iridescent feathers that shimmer in the sunlight
   
   
2. () European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot  ( Inachis io , peacock butterfly , peacock )
   European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
    The peacock butterfly landed gracefully on the blooming flower.
   The peacock butterfly landed gracefully on the blooming flower.
   
   

 expanse expanse /ɪkˈspæns/

noun

1. () A wide scope  ( expanse , sweep )
   a wide scope
    The sweep of the plains
   the sweep of the plains
   
2. () The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary  ( expanse , surface area , area )
   the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
    The area of a rectangle
   the area of a rectangle
    It was about 500 square feet in area
   it was about 500 square feet in area
   
   
3. A wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky  ( expanse )
   a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky