pintopin

Pintopin is a term that can refer to a few different things, primarily related to a type of nail or tack. In its most common usage, a pintopin is a small, short nail with a relatively large head. These are often used for attaching thin materials, such as upholstery fabric, paper, or thin wood, to a larger surface. The large head helps to prevent the material from tearing around the nail shaft.

Historically, pintopins were also a type of fastener used in shoemaking. They were small, short nails with a decorative or functional head, used to secure the sole of a shoe to the upper. In this context, the term might also refer to a specific style or size of nail used in traditional cobbling.

More generally, the term "pintopin" can be used colloquially to describe any small, relatively insignificant pin or nail, especially when referring to something that is easily overlooked or of minor importance. However, its primary technical meaning relates to the specific dimensions and uses of a small nail with a broad head.