Definition of thumbtack Thumbtack

thumb•tack

We found 6 definitions of thumbtack from 4 different sources.

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British English

drawing pin

American English

thumbtack

What does thumbtack mean?

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Noun

Plural: thumbtacks

thumbtack - a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
  drawing pin, pushpin
  tack sailing a zigzag course
  paper fastener a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place

Verb

thumbtacks, thumbtacking, thumbtacked  

thumbtack - fasten with thumbtacks; "The teacher thumbtacked the notice on the bulletin board"
  tack fasten with tacks; "tack the notice on the board"
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= antonym
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  • thumbtack
    A nail with a large head.

Part of speech

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  • thumbtack, verb, present, 1st person singular of thumbtack (infinitive).
  • thumbtack, verb (infinitive).
  • thumbtack, noun, singular of thumbtacks.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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