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Thumbtack vs Pushpin - What's the difference?

thumbtack | pushpin |

Thumbtack is a synonym of pushpin.



As nouns the difference between pushpin and thumbtack

is that pushpin is a thumbtack while 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.

thumbtack

English

(wikipedia 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.

    • pushpin

    English

    Alternative forms

    *push-pin *push pin

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A thumbtack
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  • (archaic) An old children's game where pins are placed on a table and each player tries to push his pin so as to cross the other's.

    • Synonyms

    * drawing pin * thumbtack