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Meaning of the word tack in English

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tack

US /tæk/
UK /tæk/
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Noun

1.

a small, sharp-pointed nail, usually with a broad, flat head, used for fastening or holding things in place temporarily

Example:
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He used a tack to pin the notice to the board.
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Be careful not to step on any loose tacks.
Synonym:
thumbtackdrawing pinnail
2.

a course or method of action, especially one that is different from a previous one

Example:
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The company decided to change tack and focus on a new market.
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After the initial failure, they took a different tack.
Synonym:
approachmethodstrategycourse
3.

the equipment used in riding or driving horses, such as saddles, bridles, and stirrups

Example:
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The stable hand cleaned all the horse's tack.
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She carefully checked the tack before the competition.
Synonym:
harnesssaddlebridleequipment

Verb

1.

to fasten or attach with a tack or tacks

Example:
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She tacked the poster to the wall.
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He tacked a note to the door before leaving.
Synonym:
pinfastenattachnail
2.

to change direction, especially in sailing, by turning the front of the boat through the wind

Example:
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The captain ordered the crew to tack the sailboat.
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We had to tack several times to reach the harbor.
Synonym:
veerchange coursealter direction
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