Usually means: Pinning items temporarily with pushpins.
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  1. thumbtacking: Merriam-Webster
  2. thumbtacking: Wiktionary
  3. thumbtacking: Dictionary.com
  4. thumbtacking: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. thumbtacking: Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wiktionary (thumbtack)

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