Tacker

staple gun

noun TAK-er Rare

Usage Note

Tacker is the colloquial German word for a staple gun — the hand tool that drives metal staples. It is used in construction for fixing vapour barriers, insulation, or cables; the word also means an office stapler in informal use.

Examples

"Mit dem Tacker befestigte er die Dampfsperre an den Dachsparren."

Natural Translation

With the staple gun he secured the vapour barrier to the roof rafters.

Literal Translation

With the staple gun fastened he the vapour barrier to the roof rafters.

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