tack

/tˈæk/

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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
Noun
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Noun
(nautical) the act of changing tack
Noun
sailing a zigzag course
Verb
fasten with tacks; "tack the notice on the board"
Verb
turn into the wind; "The sailors decided to tack the boat"; "The boat tacked"
Verb
create by putting components or members together; "She pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"; "They set up a committee"
Verb
sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"
Verb
fix to; attach; "append a charm to the necklace"
Verb
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
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