pushpin

/ˌpʊʃˈpɪn/
/ˈpʊʃpɪn/
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Other forms: pushpins

Definitions of pushpin
  1. noun
    a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
    synonyms: drawing pin, thumbtack
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    type of:
    paper fastener
    a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
    tack
    a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
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