tack is the dictionary form of tacked Definition of tack
tack has definitions from the fields of nautical,transportation |
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[ verb ] fasten with tacks
Examples "tack the notice on the board" |
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[ verb ] (nautical,transportation) turn into the wind
Synonyms Examples "The sailors decided to tack the boat" "The boat tacked" |
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[ verb ] (nautical,transportation) turn away from the wind
Synonyms Examples "The sailors decided it was time to wear ship" |
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[ noun ] gear for a horse
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[ noun ] a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
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[ noun ] (nautical) the act of changing tack
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[ noun ] (transportation) the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 10970
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[ verb ] reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
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[ verb ] make by putting pieces together
Synonyms Examples "She pieced a quilt" "He tacked together some verses" |
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[ noun ] (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
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[ noun ] (nautical,transportation) sailing a zigzag course
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