Synonyms for thumbtack
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- thumbtacks → tacks…
Example sentences
- tack I decided to take a different tack with my students.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| thumbtack | rising | |
| tack | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- tack1