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.
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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
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