thumbtack

Meaning

Noun

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.

Verb

To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

Synonyms

drawing pin

tack

pushpin

📌

drawing-pin

pin

drawing pin

hobnail

peg

crampoon

crampon

rivet

small nail

climber

climbing iron

semence

push pin

cleat

Translations

punaise

🐛

Reißzwecke

Reißnagel

chinche

xinxeta

πινέζα

punaise

Zwecke

Reißbrettstift

chincheta

Heftzwecke

puntina

duimspijker

Pinne

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈθʌm.tæk/

Etymology

From thumb + tack.