Meaning of tack

Definition of tack

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

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