Meaning of the word thumbtack in English

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thumbtack

US /ˈθʌm.tæk/

UK /ˈθʌm.tæk/

a short, flat-headed pin used to fasten papers or other light items to a wall or board

Example:

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She used a thumbtack to pin the notice to the bulletin board.

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Be careful not to step on any loose thumbtacks.

Synonym:

pushpin drawing pin

to fasten with a thumbtack

Example:

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Please thumbtack this poster to the wall.

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He thumbtacked the note to the corkboard.

Synonym:

pin fasten attach

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