Definition of tack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hardwaresmall nail with a flat head
- He used a tack to pin the note on the board..
2.
strategyapproach or method in dealing with something
- Her tack in handling the issue was very effective..
3.
horse gearTECH. equipment for horsesTECH.
- The stable is full of tack for riding.
4.
sewingTECH. UK temporary stitch in sewingTECH. UK
- She used a tack to hold the fabric.
5.
boat courseTECH. sailing direction relative to the windTECH.
- The boat changed tack to head northeast..
6.
touchTECH. stickiness of a substanceTECH.
- The paint's tack made it hard to clean.
Verb
1.
constructiontr. fasten with small sharp nailstr.
- She decided to tack the poster to the wall..
2.
sailingintr. TECH. change direction when sailingintr. TECH.
- The boat will tack to the northeast with the wind..
3.
equestriantr. TECH. prepare a horse for ridingtr. TECH.
- She tacked up the horse before the race.
4.
sewingtr. TECH. sew with temporary stitchestr. TECH.
- She tacked the fabric pieces together.
Images of tack
small nail with a flat head 
equipment for horses 
temporary stitch in sewing
Expressions with tack
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secure something with tacks or nails
He used small nails to tack down the carpet.
attach temporarily using tacks or pins
They will tack up the fabric before sewing.
new approach or strategy to solve a problem
We need to take a different tack to solve this issue.
add something extra in a quick way
She decided to tack on a few more details.
very smart and quick to notice or understand things
She is sharp as a tack in every meeting.
change your way of doing something to get better results
If this doesn't work, let's try a different tack.
change approach to solve a problem
When negotiations stalled, they decided to try another tack.
shift in approach or strategy
The manager's change of tack improved team performance..
adopt a different approach or strategy
When the initial plan failed, they decided to change tack and try a new method.,
correct course of action or strategy
Choosing the right tack led to their success.
change approach or method
The company decided to switch tack to improve sales.
following a mistaken course of action
He realized he was on the wrong tack with his argument.
very clear and precise in detail
Her tack-sharp vision caught every movement.
light hammer used for driving tacks
He used a tack hammer to fix the chair.
assemble parts in a rough or preliminary way
They tacked together a model of the new design.
decorative pin keeping a tie in place
The gold tie tack matched his cufflinks perfectly.
cloth used to remove dust before painting
Use a tack rag to clean the wood before painting.
sailing condition with wind over the port side
The yacht was on a port tack during the race.
position of a boat with wind on starboard side
The yacht was on a starboard tack during the race.
room for storing horse riding equipment
The tack room was filled with saddles and bridles.
small welds to hold parts before final welding
Tack welding is essential for aligning metal pieces.
temporary stitch used to hold fabric pieces together
She used a tailor tack to align the fabric.
persist in a particular approach
She decided to hold tack and continue with her original plan.
game with Xs and Os on a grid
We played tick-tack-toe during the break.
Origin of tack
Old Norse, tǫk (grip)
Terms with tack included in their meaning
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maritime
change tack by bringing wind around the stern
maritime
change direction from one tack to another
horse tack
tack preventing a saddle from slipping
riding tack
blanket placed under a horse's saddle
maritime
tack or cruise about
equestrian
type of leather strap used in horse tack
equestrian
person who makes and repairs saddles and tack
maritime
involving the maneuver of changing tack
Examples of tack in a sentence
A tack was needed to secure the fabric to the frame. His tack towards the project was innovative. We need a new tack to solve this issue. She polished the tack before the competition. The tack room was organized and tidy. A tack was used to secure the hem temporarily.
The seamstress placed a tack to align the edges. They adjusted their tack to catch the wind. On this tack, the ship sailed smoothly. Check the tack before applying the second coat. The adhesive lost its tack in the cold. He used a hammer to tack the fabric to the frame. They decided to tack the notice on the bulletin board. The captain ordered the crew to tack immediately. They had to tack several times to avoid the rocks. He quickly tacked the horse for the afternoon ride. The stablehand tacked the mare before the lesson. He tacked the hem to check the length. The tailor tacked the lining before sewing.
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- French:punaise, clouer, ...
- German:Reißnagel, nageln, ...
- Italian:chiodino, inchiodare, ...
- Spanish:tachuela, clavar, ...
- Portuguese:tachinha, pregar com tachinhas, ...
- Chinese:平头钉, 钉住, ...
- Japanese:画鋲, 画鋲で留める, ...
- Arabic:دُبُّوس تَثْبِيت, ثَبَّتَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַסְמַר נַעַץ, לִנְעוֹץ, ...
- Russian:гвоздик, прибить, ...
- Ukrainian:цвях, прибити, ...
- Hindi:ड्रॉइंग पिन, कील ठोकना, ...
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