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