🧷
safety pin
A silver safety pin with a coiled spring and pointed end
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F9F7
- Version Emoji 11
- Category objects
- Subcategory household items
Platform Meaning
A silver safety pin with a coiled spring and pointed end
Tags
diaper
pin
punk
rock
safety
Platform Meaning
- Apple: A safety pin typically used for fastening fabrics or securing items
- Google: A simple safety pin with a metallic finish, often representing fastening or repair
- Twitter: A safety pin symbolizing security, repair, or solidarity in social contexts
- Unicode: Safety Pin
Detailed Introduction
The 🧷 emoji depicts a safety pin, a common fastening tool with a coiled spring mechanism. It often conveys themes of repair, security, or holding things together, both literally (e.g., mending clothes) and metaphorically (e.g., supporting others, unity). In social contexts, it has been used to symbolize solidarity with marginalized groups. It can also represent practicality, DIY projects, or fixing minor issues. The emoji is versatile, fitting scenarios from everyday tasks to expressing support and connection.