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thumbtack

/ˈθʌm.tæk/ · noun

Meaning

  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.
  2. To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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