eng: tack

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

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