Pinning blocks

Pronunciation
/PIN-ing BLOCKS/
Category
Collecting & Preservation
Singular
Pinning block
Plural
Pinning blocks

Definition

Blocks of wood or plastic with holes of varying depths used to secure insect pins at a standardized height while mounting insects for display or study.

Etymology

From the verb 'to pin', indicating the act of securing the insect onto the block.

Example

A pinning block was used to ensure the beetle was mounted at the correct height for display.

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