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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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