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tack
sailing a zigzag course
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noun
sailing a zigzag course
noun
(nautical) the act of changing tack
noun
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
noun
gear for a horse
noun
a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
noun
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
verb
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
verb
fix to; attach
“append a charm to the necklace”
verb
sew together loosely, with large stitches
“baste a hem”
verb
fasten with tacks
“tack the notice on the board”
verb
create by putting components or members together
“She pieced a quilt”
verb
turn into the wind
“The sailors decided to tack the boat”
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append a charm to the necklace
baste a hem
tack the notice on the board
She pieced a quilt
He tacked together some verses
They set up a committee
The sailors decided to tack the boat
The boat tacked
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