"Thumb tacks" are small sharp objects with a flat top and a pointy end. They are often used to attach things to surfaces like walls or bulletin boards.
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«thumb»
«tacks»
Sentences with «thumb tacks»
- Imagine me noticing the bloody thumb tack only after so long and I kept having the thoughts that it is such a beautiful picture. (glamdevils.com)
- I decided to use thumb tacks instead of upholstery nails, and for my fabric I used a skirt that I no longer wear! (notinjersey.com)
- They must be running out of thumb tacks in the visitors» team room at Hazeltine. (sbnation.com)
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