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tack

Definition

  • noun: a small, sharp nail usually with a wide, flat head
  • verb: to fasten or affix with 'tacks'
  • verb: to fasten or attach (something) with tacks
  • usually + 'on' or 'onto'
  • synonyms: attach, stain, tache

Examples

  • We were sailing on (a/the) port 'tack'. [=with the wind coming from our port/left side]

  • The company decided to change 'tack'. [=to try using a different method/approach]

  • The porch looked like it was just 'tacked on/onto' the house.

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