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thumbtack.

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.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈθʌm.tæk/
  1. 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.

    Canada · US
Where this word comes from

From thumb + tack.

verb/ˈθʌm.tæk/
  1. To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From thumb + tack.

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