Tack — synonyms, definition

1. tack (Noun)

dowel mainsheet nail peg pin plug rivet saddlery sheet shroud spike stable gear tacking weather sheet

tack (Noun) — A short nail with a sharp point and a large head.

tack (Noun) — The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.

tack (Noun) — (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind.

tack (Noun) — (nautical) the act of changing tack.

tack (Noun) — An approach or course of action, esp. a new one. ex. "He stopped for a moment, collecting his thoughts, before deciding to try a different tack"

tack (Noun) — Gear for a horse.

aim appurtenance bearing change of course gear heading line nail paraphernalia bit caparison carpet tack cinch drawing pin futtock shroud girth hame harness headgear horse blanket housing martingale pushpin saddle blanket saddlecloth thumbtack tintack trapping yoke ship

2. tack (Verb)

Flip affix alternate append assemble baste bind catch come about come around connect flip-flop hang on hem hook interchange join piece put together set up • • •

tack (Verb) — Fasten with tacks. ex. "tack the notice on the board"

tack (Verb) — Turn into the wind. ex. "The sailors decided to tack the boat" ex. "The boat tacked"

tack (Verb) — Create by putting components or members together. ex. "He tacked together some verses"

tack (Verb) — Sew together loosely, with large stitches. ex. "tack a hem"

tack (Verb) — Fix to; attach.

tack (Verb) — Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).

attach bring together change by reversal create fasten fix join make reverse run up sail secure sew sew together stitch stitch up turn comfit compound confect confection configure confuse drawing pin jumble mix up reassemble rig up subjoin thumbtack comfit compound confect confection configure confuse drawing pin jumble mix up reassemble rig up subjoin thumbtack boat navigation pilotage piloting