Question 79

The "Drawing Pins" in British English is referred to as __________ in American English.

In British English, "drawing pins" are small pins with a flat, broad head that fasten papers to a bulletin board or wall. In American English, these are commonly called "thumbtacks." The term "thumbtacks" reflects their use, as they can be pressed into a surface with the thumb. Options like "thumb pins," "board pins," and "broad pins" are not standard terms for this item in American English.

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