Thumbtack vs. Tintack

Thumbtacknoun

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.

Thumbtackverb

(transitive) To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

Thumbtacknoun

a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board

Thumbtackverb

fasten with thumbtacks;

Thumbtacknoun

a short flat-headed pin, used for fastening paper to a wall or other surface; a drawing pin.

Tintacknoun

A short nail or tack coated with tin.

Tintacknoun

(British) A drawing pin; thumbtack.

Tintackverb

(Cockney rhyming slang) To sack; to fire from a job.

Tintacknoun

tack or small nail of tinned iron