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Reißbrettstift — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • thumbtack noun A small tack with a slightly rounded head, pressed into place with the thumb to hold light items on a wall or noticeboard.

Senses

Reißbrettstift is used for these senses in English:

  • thumbtack (North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

thumbtack — full definition

  1. noun A small tack with a slightly rounded head, pressed into place with the thumb to hold light items on a wall or noticeboard.
  2. verb To fix something in place with a thumbtack.
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