Difference between Pushpin and Thumbtack

What is the difference between Pushpin and Thumbtack?

Pushpin as a noun is a thumbtack while Thumbtack as a noun 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

Pushpin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A thumbtack

Thumbtack

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

We hope you now know whether to use Pushpin or Thumbtack in your sentence.

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