Associations to the word «Thumbtack»

Pictures for the word «Thumbtack»

Wiktionary

THUMBTACK, noun. 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
THUMBTACK, verb. (transitive) To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

Dictionary definition

THUMBTACK, 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".

Wise words

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