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What is pin and spikes?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

A pin is any cylindrical material which may or may not end in a sharp point.

The term pin is generally used for small items such as those used to holdclothingin place. There are actually many types of pins, such as cotter pins (used in engines), split pins (Used to prevent parts forcomingoff an axle) or locking pins (used to prevent tower head nuts form unscrewing).


A spike on the other hand refers to a larger type of pin which always has a sharp point. Such as Marlin spikes (Used to undo knots on knives), or railway spikes (a pin used to hold tracks down on wooden sleepers).



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