Tack

Word TACK
Character 4
Hyphenation tack
Pronunciations /tak/

Definitions and meanings of "Tack"

What do we mean by tack?

Food, especially coarse or inferior foodstuffs. noun

A short, light nail with a sharp point and a flat head. noun

A rope for holding down the weather clew of a course. noun

A rope for hauling the outer lower corner of a studdingsail to the boom. noun

The part of a sail, such as the weather clew of a course, to which this rope is fastened. noun

The lower forward corner of a fore-and-aft sail. noun

The position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails. noun

The act of changing from one position or direction to another. noun

The distance or leg sailed between changes of position or direction. noun

An approach to accomplishing a goal or a method of dealing with a problem. noun

A large, loose stitch made as a temporary binding or as a marker. noun

Stickiness, as that of a newly painted surface. noun

To fasten or attach with a tack or tacks. intransitive verb

To fasten or mark (cloth or a seam, for example) with a loose basting stitch. intransitive verb

To put together loosely and arbitrarily. intransitive verb

To add as an extra item; append. intransitive verb

To bring (a vessel) into the wind in order to change course or direction. intransitive verb

A small nail with a flat head.

A thumbtack.

A loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth.

The lower corner on the leading edge of a sail relative to the direction of the wind.

A course or heading that enables a sailing vessel to head upwind. See also reach, gybe.

A direction or course of action, especially a new one.

The maneuver by which a sailing vessel turns its bow through the wind so that the wind changes from one side to the other.

The distance a sailing vessel runs between these maneuvers when working to windward; a board.

A rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corners of the courses when the vessel is close-hauled; also, a rope employed to pull the lower corner of a studding sail to the boom.

Any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals. Saddles, stirrups, bridles, halters, reins, bits, harnesses, martingales, and breastplates are all forms of horse tack.

The stickiness of a compound, related to its cohesive and adhesive properties.

Food generally; fare, especially of the bread kind.

That which is attached; a supplement; an appendix.

A contract by which the use of a thing is set, or let, for hire; a lease.

Confidence; reliance.

North East england name for cannabis resin Urban Dictionary

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Any thing tacky. usually found in Florida gift shops, especially on the side of the highway. usually includes dogs dressed as people or ornamental plates.also includes "folk art" made from seashells and those ugly bracelets that come with your name on them (if you can find your name.) Urban Dictionary

1. "thank you" in swedish 2. whorey lady 3. boy parts :P but don't say it as number three because you'll sound like a nerd. Urban Dictionary

Often used alongside "Cran," old Denver lingo meaning weak and lame. Also spelled Tact. Urban Dictionary

When you are buzzed off of nicotine Urban Dictionary

Sick fuckin swamp thing who lurks in the shadows and breathes as loud as winter winds. Often seen around a "Stickley" Urban Dictionary

To be high on marijuana Urban Dictionary

A abbreviation of the words 'tackle', often shouted with excitement, denoting a well executed and firm sliding tackle in Pro Evolution Soccer. The tackle must be potentially life saving (in terms of conceeding a goal) and often involves high risk if mis-timed (e.g. a tackle made in the penalty area or from behind). Urban Dictionary

When a sailboat switches back and forth, alternating which side of the boat is facing the wind. Tacking allows a boat to make progress in whichever direction the skipper wishes to go. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tack

The word "tack" in example sentences

"_Nej tack, nej tack_" (no thank you), she apparently understood and desisted. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

The reason for pursuing this tack is my belief that unless we firmly understand the force of events which has led us to the current pass, we are very unlikely to seize the present opportunity to rebuild a more certain and more prosperous future. ❋ Unknown (1983)

That switch in tack is just because the growth rate argument failed, it doesn’t make sense factually. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Yeah, the psuedo-outdoorsman tack is what prompted my remark in #99 about him being a pretty good candidate for the offspring of a “Red Green Show” doof. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This was a change in tack by the tax authorities, who had been arguing that Vodafone International -- a wholly owned unit of Vodafone Group PLC. -- was liable to be taxed as it had failed to withhold tax when it bought the 67% stake in Hutchison Essar from Hutchison Whampoa for $11.2 billion. ❋ Kenan Machado (2010)

The much stronger tack is for Republicans to win the 2012 elections and repeal the bill in 2013, before the benefits start rolling in. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Others may argue that the tie tack is too tiny to be worth wearing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A necktie without a tie tack is like potato chips without potatoes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Simply put, a tie tack is a short pin with an embellished head. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sometimes the back-side of the tack is rusty and has probably been there a year or more. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This conciliatory tack is said to be preferable to penal sanction because an incentive is offered the disseminator to cooperate with human rights tribunals and thus to amend his or her conduct. ❋ Unknown (2008)

On a slightly more mainstream tack is Minamike, about a trio of sisters who are orphans. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This change of tack is may be to late and I will not forget the cynical self serving gibberish they have served up for the last year. ❋ Newmania (2007)

A religion that takes this tack is committing slow suicide. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Then with hangover in tack took the kids to Build a Bear. ❋ Unknown (2007)

On the diplomatic stage, structural reform must be undertaken to show the individuals in power (within government, business, etc) that the US is reversing tack from the Bush unilateral years and working to rebuild the institutions that were so strong post-WWII. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The particular trouble with this tack is that most people love groups like the Humane Society. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Taking that tack is likely to play into the hands of the administration that was caught red-handed. ❋ Unknown (2006)

[sell] [us] some tack ❋ Steve (2002)

lets [gan] smoke sum [tak] [in a bucket] ❋ Geordie (2003)

person 1: I bought this [tapestry] [kittens] on it, they're wearing [hats] isn't that cute? person 2: where do you keep finding all this tack? ❋ Tuveuxvoir? (2009)

1. random person: here are some nice meatballs for you, sven. swedish person: tack så mycket! 2. [egad]! would you LOOK at that tack over there? [what a slut]. 3. person a: woah nice tack you got there ;) person b: [what the fudge] o_O ❋ Lemon(: (2009)

Sorry [the phone] keep disconnecting, this [Metro PCS] is [tacked] as fuck! ❋ MississippiIncenseMan (2023)

Dude I just [hit that] [Juul] 5 times, I’m [tacked]. ❋ BE33 (2018)

[Shit dude] a [wild] Tacke has appeared. [Sick]. ❋ Stickmeister (2009)

look at that [man's] [eyes]. boy is tacked like [no other]! ❋ BigBossMike (2004)

[TACK]! or That was [a tack]! ❋ BCOULT69 (2008)

[The catamaran] [tacked] toward the [sunset]. ❋ Zanny (2004)

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