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Definition of Tack
1. Noun. The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.
2. Verb. Fasten with tacks. "Tack the notice on the board"
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Specialized synonyms: Thumbtack
Also: Tack On
Derivative terms: Tacker, Tacker, Tacker
Specialized synonyms: Thumbtack
Also: Tack On
Derivative terms: Tacker, Tacker, Tacker
3. Noun. A short nail with a sharp point and a large head.
4. Verb. Turn into the wind. "The boat tacked"
Exact synonyms: Wear Round
Category relationships: Navigation, Pilotage, Piloting, Boat
Generic synonyms: Sail
Derivative terms: Tacking
Category relationships: Navigation, Pilotage, Piloting, Boat
Generic synonyms: Sail
Derivative terms: Tacking
5. Noun. Gear for a horse.
Exact synonyms: Saddlery, Stable Gear
Specialized synonyms: Bit, Caparison, Housing, Trapping, Cinch, Girth, Hame, Harness, Headgear, Martingale, Horse Blanket, Saddle Blanket, Saddlecloth, Yoke
Generic synonyms: Appurtenance, Gear, Paraphernalia
Derivative terms: Saddle
Specialized synonyms: Bit, Caparison, Housing, Trapping, Cinch, Girth, Hame, Harness, Headgear, Martingale, Horse Blanket, Saddle Blanket, Saddlecloth, Yoke
Generic synonyms: Appurtenance, Gear, Paraphernalia
Derivative terms: Saddle
6. Verb. Create by putting components or members together. "They set up a committee"
Exact synonyms: Assemble, Piece, Put Together, Set Up, Tack Together
Generic synonyms: Bring Together, Join, Create, Make
Specialized synonyms: Comfit, Confect, Confection, Confuse, Jumble, Mix Up, Reassemble, Configure, Compound, Rig Up
Derivative terms: Assemblage, Assemblage, Piece
Antonyms: Disassemble
Generic synonyms: Bring Together, Join, Create, Make
Specialized synonyms: Comfit, Confect, Confection, Confuse, Jumble, Mix Up, Reassemble, Configure, Compound, Rig Up
Derivative terms: Assemblage, Assemblage, Piece
Antonyms: Disassemble
7. Noun. (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind.
Exact synonyms: Mainsheet, Sheet, Shroud, Weather Sheet
Category relationships: Navigation, Sailing, Seafaring
Specialized synonyms: Futtock Shroud
Generic synonyms: Line
Group relationships: Ship
Category relationships: Navigation, Sailing, Seafaring
Specialized synonyms: Futtock Shroud
Generic synonyms: Line
Group relationships: Ship
8. Verb. Sew together loosely, with large stitches. "Baste a hem"
Exact synonyms: Baste
Generic synonyms: Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch
Derivative terms: Baste, Tacker
Generic synonyms: Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch
Derivative terms: Baste, Tacker
9. Noun. (nautical) the act of changing tack.
Exact synonyms: Tacking
Category relationships: Navigation, Sailing, Seafaring
Generic synonyms: Change Of Course
Category relationships: Navigation, Sailing, Seafaring
Generic synonyms: Change Of Course
10. Verb. Fix to; attach. "Append a charm to the necklace"
Exact synonyms: Append, Hang On, Tack On, Tag On
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Subjoin
Derivative terms: Appendage
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Subjoin
Derivative terms: Appendage
11. Noun. Sailing a zigzag course.
Generic synonyms: Sailing
12. Verb. Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Exact synonyms: Alternate, Flip, Flip-flop, Interchange, Switch
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Derivative terms: Flip-flop, Switch, Switch
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Derivative terms: Flip-flop, Switch, Switch
Definition of Tack
1. n. A stain; a tache.
2. n. A small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head.
3. v. t. To fasten or attach.
4. v. i. To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails; also (as said of a vessel), to have her direction changed through the shifting of the helm and sails. See Tack,
Definition of Tack
1. to fasten with tacks (short, sharp-pointed nails) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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