thumbtack

1. (Canada, US)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.

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   канцеля́рская кно́пкаkanceljárskaja knópka, кно́пкаknópka

   канцеля́рська кно́пкаkanceljársʹka knópka, кно́пкаknópka

1. He put a thumbtack on the teacher's chair.

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2. He hung the poster on the wall with four thumbtacks.

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3. Tom put up the poster on the bulletin board with thumbtacks.

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4. He drew from his pocket a square of cardboard and affixed it to the board with a thumbtack.

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5. "Ouch!" "What's the matter?" "I stepped on a thumbtack."

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