THUMBTACK

thumbtack, drawing pin, pushpin

(noun) a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board

thumbtack

(verb) fasten with thumbtacks; “The teacher thumbtacked the notice on the bulletin board”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thumbtack (plural thumbtacks)

A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

Synonyms

• drawing pin (British)

• pushpin

Verb

thumbtack (third-person singular simple present thumbtacks, present participle thumbtacking, simple past and past participle thumbtacked)

(transitive) To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

Source: Wiktionary



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