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Definitions from WordNet

Noun pushpin has 1 sense
  1. thumbtack, drawing pin, pushpin - a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
    --1 is a kind of tack; paper fastener

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Pushpin

Description:

A pushpin, also known as a thumbtack or drawing pin, is a small piece of pointed metal or plastic with a flat head used to attach paper or other lightweight materials to a bulletin board, wall, or similar surfaces.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Physical Object

A pushpin refers to the physical object itself, a small piece of pointed metal or plastic that is used to attach paper or lightweight materials to surfaces such as bulletin boards.

Example sentence: I used a pushpin to attach a note to the bulletin board.

Usages:

1. Office Supplies

Pushpins are commonly used as office supplies to secure documents, memos, or notes to bulletin boards or walls.

Example sentence: Please remember to bring pushpins for our office bulletin board.

2. Art and Craft

Pushpins can also be utilized in art and craft projects, like creating string art or as a substitute for sewing pins in certain fabric crafts.

Example sentence: The artist used pushpins to create a stunning piece of string art on the canvas.

3. Marking Locations

Pushpins are often used to mark specific locations on a map or a board. They are effectively employed in classrooms, offices or during presentations.

Example sentence: The lecturer used multiple colored pushpins to mark different historical landmarks on the map.

4. Decoration

Pushpins can also be used for decorative purposes, such as displaying photographs, postcards, or other small memorabilia.

Example sentence: She arranged a beautiful collage of pictures on her wall, secured by colorful pushpins.

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