What is another word for thumbtack?

Pronunciation: [θˈʌmbtak] (IPA)

A thumbtack is a small pin with a flat head used for attaching papers or pictures to a surface. There are many synonyms for this useful tool, such as push pin, drawing pin, bulletin board pin, and tack. Push pins are similar to thumbtacks but have a more pointed end and are often used to hold heavier objects. Drawing pins and bulletin board pins are also similar to thumbtacks, but they typically have a longer and thinner design. Another synonym for a thumbtack is a tack, which can be used to attach fabrics or materials in addition to papers. Regardless of the name, these small pins are essential for keeping important notes, memos, or photos organized and displayed.

What are the hypernyms for Thumbtack?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Thumbtack?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for thumbtack (as verbs)

Usage examples for Thumbtack

The latter she suspended by a thumbtack beside the mirror of her bureau.
"Out of the Air"
Inez Haynes Irwin
She took the miniature, thumbtack and all, from the wall, and put it in her wrist bag.
"Out of the Air"
Inez Haynes Irwin
Distance made the smoke cloud appear no bigger than the head of a thumbtack, and Mandi began to realize just how powerful the explosion had been as she guesstimated that it had thrown her five or six miles.
"An Encounter in Atlanta"
Ed Howdershelt

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