Thumbtack: meaning, definitions and examples

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thumbtack

 

[ ˈθʌmˌtæk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office supplies

A small pin for attaching papers to a bulletin board or other surface.

Synonyms

drawing pin, push pin, tack

Examples of usage

  • I used a thumbtack to hang up the flyer on the bulletin board.
  • Don't forget to bring some thumbtacks for the presentation materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "thumbtack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tachinha

🇮🇳 पुश पिन

🇩🇪 Reißzwecke

🇮🇩 paku payung

🇺🇦 канцелярська кнопка

🇵🇱 pinezka

🇯🇵 画鋲 (がびょう)

🇫🇷 punaises

🇪🇸 chincheta

🇹🇷 raptiye

🇰🇷 압정 (apjeong)

🇸🇦 دبوس رسم

🇨🇿 připínáček

🇸🇰 pripináčik

🇨🇳 图钉 (túdīng)

🇸🇮 risalni žebljiček

🇮🇸 teikniból

🇰🇿 қағаз қыстырғыш

🇬🇪 წებოს ქინძისთავი

🇦🇿 qoşma sancaq

🇲🇽 chincheta

Word origin

The term 'thumbtack' originated from the combination of the words 'thumb' and 'tack'. It refers to a pin that can be easily inserted into a surface using one's thumb. Thumbtacks have been used for centuries to attach papers, notes, and other materials to various surfaces, making them a common office and household item.

See also: thumb, thumbs.