Pushpin
//ˈpʊʃˌpɪn// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board wordnet
- 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 To fasten with a thumbtack. transitive
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From push + pin.
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