tack
noun
- 1
sailing a zigzag course
- 2
(nautical) the act of changing tack
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(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- 4
gear for a horse
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a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
- 6
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
verb
- 1
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
- 2
fix to; attach
append a charm to the necklace
- 3
sew together loosely, with large stitches
baste a hem
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fasten with tacks
tack the notice on the board
- 5
create by putting components or members together
She pieced a quilt
He tacked together some verses
- 6
turn into the wind
The sailors decided to tack the boat
The boat tacked
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