As nouns the difference between thumbtack and pushpins
is that 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 while pushpins is .
As a verb thumbtack
is to fix or attach something with a thumbtack.
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.