adj
Meaning 1
Small or inconsequential.
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pin-drop
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adj
Meaning 2
Of or relating to the sound a pin makes when dropping.
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noun
Meaning 3
The sound of a small metal pin dropping onto the ground or a floor; notable because a falling pin makes almost no sound when it hits the ground except for when a setting is so quiet that even the smallest, negligible noise would be noticeable.
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Usage: figuratively, idiomatic
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noun
Meaning 4
A small increment or amount.
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