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1thumbtack
noun thumb·tack \ˈthəm-ˌtak\
: a short pin that has a large, flat head and that is used to attach papers, pictures, etc., to a wall or bulletin board
Full Definition of THUMBTACK
: a tack with a broad flat head for pressing into a surface with the thumb
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First Known Use of THUMBTACK
1884
Rhymes with THUMBTACK
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2thumbtack
transitive verb
Definition of THUMBTACK
: to fasten with a thumbtack
First Known Use of THUMBTACK
1914
THUMBTACK Defined for Kids
thumbtack
noun thumb·tack \ˈthəm-ˌtak\
Definition of THUMBTACK for Kids
: a tack with a broad flat head for pressing into a board or wall with the thumb
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