TACK

(noun) sailing a zigzag course
(noun) (nautical) the act of changing tack
synonyms : tacking
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
synonyms : mainsheet , sheet , shroud , weather sheet
(noun) gear for a horse
synonyms : saddlery , stable gear
(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)
synonyms : alternate , flip , flip-flop , interchange , switch
(verb) fix to; attach
"append a charm to the necklace"
synonyms : append , hang on , tack on , tag on
Tina appended a heart-shaped charm to her necklace. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) sew together loosely, with large stitches
"baste a hem"
synonyms : baste
(verb) fasten with tacks
"tack the notice on the board"
(verb) create by putting components or members together
"She pieced a quilt", "He tacked together some verses", "They set up a committee"
synonyms : assemble , piece , put together , set up , tack together
(verb) turn into the wind
"The sailors decided to tack the boat", "The boat tacked"
synonyms : wear round

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