pinrail

pinrail
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: a rail or strip fitted with pins or for holding pins: as
a. : a rail that holds belaying pins; especially : one along the bulwarks
b. : a beam at one side of a theater stage through which wooden or metal pins are driven and to which lines from the flies are fastened

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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