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thumbtack

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thumb·tack  (thmtk)
n.
A tack with a smooth, rounded head that can be pressed into place with the thumb.
tr.v. thumb·tacked, thumb·tack·ing, thumb·tacks
To affix with a thumbtack.

thumbtack [ˈθʌmˌtæk]
n
(Engineering / Tools) the US and Canadian name for drawing pin
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.thumbtackthumbtack - a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
paper fastener - a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
tack - a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
Verb1.thumbtack - fasten with thumbtacks; "The teacher thumbtacked the notice on the bulletin board"
tack - fasten with tacks; "tack the notice on the board"
Translations
thumbtack [ˈθʌmtæk] N (US) → chincheta f, chinche m or f (LAm)

thumbtack [ˈθʌmtæk] n (US)punaise clou)f >

thumbtack
n (US) → Reißnagel m, → Reiß- or Heftzwecke f

thumbtack [ˈθʌmˌtæk] n (Am) → puntina da disegno
thumbtack [ˈθʌmˌtæk] n (Am) → puntina da disegno

thumbtack مسمار صغير يدفع بالإبهام připínáček tegnestift Heftzwecke πινέζα chinche, chincheta nasta punaise risaći čavlić puntina 画鋲 압핀 duimnagel tegnestift pinezka pionés, tachinha чертежная кнопка häftstift เข็มหัวใหญ่ raptiye đinh bấm 图钉


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