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Tack

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Definitions for Tack

noun
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
noun
a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
noun
gear for a horse
Synonyms
stable gear saddlery
noun
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Synonyms
sheet mainsheet weather sheet shroud
noun
(nautical) the act of changing tack
Synonyms
tacking
noun
sailing a zigzag course
verb
fasten with tacks
Examples
  1. tack the notice on the board
verb
turn into the wind
Synonyms
wear round
Examples
  1. The sailors decided to tack the boat
  2. The boat tacked
verb
create by putting components or members together
Synonyms
assemble piece put together set up tack together
Examples
  1. She pieced a quilt
  2. He tacked together some verses
  3. They set up a committee
verb
sew together loosely, with large stitches
Synonyms
baste
Examples
  1. baste a hem
verb
fix to
Synonyms
append tag on tack on hang on
Examples
  1. attach
  2. append a charm to the necklace
verb
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Synonyms
interchange switch alternate flip flip-flop

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