thumbtack

[US]/ˈθʌm.tæk/
[UK]/ˈθʌm.tæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small pin with a sharp point and a flat head used for attaching papers to a board
vt.to fasten something in place with a thumbtack

Phrases & Collocations

push a thumbtack

remove a thumbtack

thumbtack board

thumbtack wall

hold with thumbtack

thumbtack map

thumbtack art

colorful thumbtack

thumbtack collection

thumbtack display

Example Sentences

i used a thumbtack to hang the poster on the wall.

make sure to use a thumbtack that is strong enough for the job.

she found a thumbtack on the floor and picked it up.

he accidentally stepped on a thumbtack and it hurt.

the bulletin board was covered in thumbtacks holding up various notes.

she organized her papers using thumbtacks to keep them in place.

he reached for a thumbtack to secure the map.

the teacher asked the students to bring thumbtacks for the project.

after the meeting, she used a thumbtack to pin the agenda to the board.

he carefully removed the thumbtack from the wall without damaging the paint.

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