The difference between Pushpin and Thumbtack
When used as nouns, pushpin means a thumbtack, whereas thumbtack means a small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb.
Thumbtack is also verb with the meaning: to fix or attach something with a thumbtack.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pushpin and Thumbtack
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Pushpin as a noun:
A thumbtack.
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Pushpin as a noun (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.
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Thumbtack as a 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.
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Thumbtack as a verb (transitive):
To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.