Reißzwecke — meaning in English

English meaning

• tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
• 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

Reißzwecke is used for these senses in English:

• tack A small nail with a flat head.
• 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.

tack — full definition

1. noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
2. noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
3. noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
4. verb To turn a sailing boat so the wind switches from one side to the other, or more generally to fasten something loosely in place.

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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