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Drawingpin vs Thumbtack - What's the difference?

drawingpin | thumbtack |

As a noun thumbtack is

a small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

As a verb thumbtack is

to fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

drawingpin

Not English

Drawingpin has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'drawingpin':

drinkathon, doramectin

thumbtack

Noun

  • A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard
  • Synonyms

    * drawing pin (British) * pushpin

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.