Thumbtack Meaning in English
word
ˈθʌm.tæk
THUM-tak
θˈʌmbtæk
thum-TAK
Definition
A thumbtack is a small, sharp pin with a flat, rounded head, used to attach papers or notes to a board or wall.
Usage & Nuances
"Thumbtack" is most common in American English; the British equivalent is 'drawing pin'. Used in both office and home settings. Usually refers to the flat-headed, push-in style, not to be confused with push pins (which sometimes have plastic heads).
Spanish: chincheta - tachuelaPortuguese (BR): tachinha - percevejo (de quadro)Portuguese (PT): pionés - percevejo (de quadro)Chinese (Simplified): 图钉Chinese (Traditional): 圖釘Hindi: ड्राइंग पिन - थंबटैकArabic: دبوس تثبيتBengali: ড্রয়িং পিন - থাম্বট্যাকRussian: кнопка (канцелярская)Japanese: 画びょうVietnamese: đinh bấmKorean: 압정Turkish: raptiyeUrdu: پِن - ڈرائنگ پنIndonesian: penjepret kertas - payung (kertas)
Example Sentences
Can I borrow a thumbtack to hang this paper?
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There is a thumbtack stuck in the wall.
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Please use a thumbtack to put your note on the board.
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I lost a thumbtack on the floor, so please be careful where you step.
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He used a red thumbtack to pin the photo to the board.
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If you need to move the papers, just take out the thumbtacks and reuse them.
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