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