Hyphenation of tack

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tack

Definitions of tack:

1.
The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
2.
A short nail with a sharp point and a large head
3.
Gear for a horse
4.
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
5.
(nautical) the act of changing tack
6.
Sailing a zigzag course
7.
Fasten with tacks
Tack the notice on the board
8.
Turn into the wind
The sailors decided to tack the boat The boat tacked
9.
Create by putting components or members together
She pieced a quilt He tacked together some verses They set up a committee
10.
Sew together loosely, with large stitches
Baste a hem
11.
Fix to
Attach Append a charm to the necklace
12.
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Synonyms of tack:

noun bearing, heading, aim
noun nail
nounstable gear, saddlery, gear, paraphernalia, appurtenances
noun sheet, mainsheet, weather sheet, shroud, line
noun tacking, change of course
noun sailing
verb fasten, fix, secure, tack on
verbwear round, sail
verb assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack together, join, bring together, make, create
verb baste, sew, run up, sew together, stitch
verb append, tag on, tack on, hang on, attach
verb interchange, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop, change by reversal, turn, reverse

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