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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
Noun
the US and Canadian term for drawing pin
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.thumbtackthumbtack - a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
drawing pin, pushpin
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, chinche f
thumbtack [ˈθʌmtæk] thumb n (US) → punaise f (clou)
thumbtack [ˈθʌmtæk] thumb (US) n → Heftzwecke f
thumbtack [ˈθʌmtæk] n (US) → puntina da disegno


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