Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Thumbtacked

👉 In the context of computer science and software development, a "thumbtack" is an element that is typically used to join two lines together in a way that prevents them from overlapping. These elements are often used as a placeholder or temporary solution when the actual line is not available or when it needs to be replaced. In programming, thumbtacking can refer to the process of adding a new function or method to an existing class without modifying its existing structure. It's also known as "delegation

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