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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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