|
| tack [ tak ] |
noun (plural tacks) |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. commerce
Same as thumbtack
|
2. small nail: a small sharp nail with a broad head
|
3. course of action: a course of action or method of approach intended to achieve something, especially one adopted after another has failed
|
4. sailing change in direction of sailing: a change in the direction of movement of a sailboat made in order to maximize the benefit from the wind
|
5. sailing part of zigzag sailing course: a stage or series of stages in the zigzag movement of a sailboat that is changing direction in order to maximize the benefit from the wind
|
6. sailing direction of sailing: the direction of movement of a sailboat in relation to the side from which the wind is blowing, effected by the position of its sails
|
7. sailing rope holding down sail: a rope holding down the corner of some sails, or the corner that is held down
|
8. handicraft temporary stitch: a long loose temporary stitch, often used to align seams in preparation for final sewing
|
9. slight stickiness: slight stickiness, e.g. of glue or paint that has not yet dried
|
verb (past and past participle tacked, present participle tack·ing, 3rd person present singular tacks) |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. transitive verb attach something with thumbtack: to attach something light to a board or wall with a thumbtack
|
2. transitive verb joinery fasten something with tacks: to attach something with small sharp broad-headed nails
|
3. intransitive verb change approach: to take a different course of action or use a different method
|
4. transitive verb put things together arbitrarily: to bring different things together to form an arbitrary or illusory whole
|
5. transitive and intransitive verb sailing change direction of sailing boat: to change the direction or course of a sailboat or ship, or steer a sailboat or ship on alternate tacks, or be sailed or steered in this way
|
6. transitive verb U.K. handicraft
Same as baste2
|
| [14th century. < Old N French taque "fastening" < Germanic] |
