'tack' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'tack' with 5 example sentences.
- tack noun
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: the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
: a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
: gear for a horse
: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
: (nautical) the act of changing tack
: sailing a zigzag course
- tack verb
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: fasten with tacks
: turn into the wind
: create by putting components or members together
: sew together loosely, with large stitches
: fix to; attach
: reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Let's get down to brass tacks.
If a conversation is not going too well, try changing tack.
Why don't you try a different tack?
He stuck the notice on the board with tacks.
I may have to change tack.