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pink river dolphin
pink salmon
pink slip
pink-slip
pinkeye
pinkie
pinking shears
pinko
pinkroot
Pinkster
pinkster flower
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pink (2)

pink [ pingk ] (past and past participle pinked, present participle pink·ing, 3rd person present singular pinks)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. cut fabric with pinking shears: to cut fabric with pinking shears to make a zigzag edge that will not easily fray

2. stab somebody: to prick somebody's skin with a sword or other pointed weapon

3. decorate something with little holes: to make a pattern on leather or other material by punching little holes in the surface

[14th century. Origin ?]
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