Pushpin: meaning, definitions and examples

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pushpin

 

[ ˈpʊʃˌpɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office supplies

A pushpin is a short pin with a rounded head used for fastening things to a bulletin board or wall.

Synonyms

drawing pin, thumbtack

Examples of usage

  • Please use a pushpin to hang up the poster on the bulletin board.
  • I need a pushpin to attach this note to the wall.
Context #2 | Noun

digital communication

In digital communication, a pushpin is a feature that allows users to mark a specific location on a map.

Synonyms

marker, pin

Examples of usage

  • You can use the pushpin feature to save your favorite locations on the map.
  • Click on the pushpin icon to mark the meeting spot on the map.

Translations

Translations of the word "pushpin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alfinete

🇮🇳 पुशपिन

🇩🇪 Reißzwecke

🇮🇩 paku payung

🇺🇦 канцелярська кнопка

🇵🇱 pinezka

🇯🇵 押しピン

🇫🇷 punaise

🇪🇸 chincheta

🇹🇷 raptiye

🇰🇷 압정

🇸🇦 دبوس تثبيت

🇨🇿 připínáček

🇸🇰 špendlík

🇨🇳 图钉

🇸🇮 risalni žebljiček

🇮🇸 teiknibóla

🇰🇿 кеңселік түйреуіш

🇬🇪 სამაგრი

🇦🇿 itələyici sancaq

🇲🇽 chincheta

Etymology

The term 'pushpin' originated from the combination of 'push' and 'pin', reflecting its function of being pushed into a surface to secure items. Pushpins have been commonly used since the 1900s for various purposes, from hanging up papers to marking locations on maps.

See also: push, pushbike, pushchair, pusher, pushily, pushing, pushover, pushy.