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Pushpin

//ˈpʊʃˌpɪn// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small pin with a head made for gripping with the fingers, to be pushed into a bulletin board so as to pin papers to it; especially, such a pin with a cylindrical head. countable

    "My invention relates to improvements in what are termed “push-pins,” said pins being adapted to support one article upon another and being particularly employed for holding photographic films stretched upon a surface, such as a board, for drying and the like."

  2. 2
    a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board wordnet
  3. 3
    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. archaic, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To fasten with a thumbtack. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From push + pin.

Etymology 2

From push + pin.

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