thumbtack

/ˈθʌmbtæk/

Definitions

1. noun

a small nail with a large, flat head, used to hold up papers or other lightweight objects on a surface, especially a bulletin board or corkboard.

“She used a thumbtack to hold up her schedule on the wall.”

2. verb

to mark or attach something, especially a piece of paper, with a thumbtack.

“He thumbtacked his notes to the corkboard to review later.”

Synonyms

  • fasten
  • pin
  • tack

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • unfasten