Definition
A short pin with a flat, rounded, or decorative head used to fasten papers, notices, or lightweight items to cork boards, bulletin boards, or soft wall surfaces. Also called a thumbtack or drawing pin depending on regional terminology.
Example Usage
She used push pins to attach the announcement to the cork board in the break room.
Origin
Simple pins have been used for fastening for centuries, but the flat-headed push pin design became standardized in the late 19th century.
Fun Fact
Different regions call these by different names: Americans say 'push pin' or 'thumbtack,' the British say 'drawing pin,' and Australians say 'map pin.'
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