English dictionary definition of:
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
- turn into the wind
- create by putting components or members together
- sew together loosely, with large stitches
- fix to; attach
- reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Thesaurus
alternate
append
assemble
baste
flip
flip-flop
interchange
mainsheet
piece
saddlery
sheet
shroud
switch
tacking
Scrabble score for tack
Scrabble score = 10
generated at 00:19:04 on 12-02-20
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