pushpin

English

/ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • A thumbtack.
  • (archaic) 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.

Etymology

Compound from English push (sell promote) + English pin.

Origin

English

pin

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