English noun: thumbtack | |||
1. | thumbtack (artifact) a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board | ||
Synonyms | drawing pin, pushpin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | paper fastener, tack | ||
English verb: thumbtack | |||
1. | thumbtack (contact) fasten with thumbtacks | ||
Samples | The teacher thumbtacked the notice on the bulletin board. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tack | ||