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tack

/ˈtæk/

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noun

plural tacks

[count] a small, sharp nail usually with a wide, flat head

carpet tacks

b US :thumbtack

sailing

[count, noncount] :the direction that a ship or boat is sailing in as it moves at an angle to the direction of the wind

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

the starboard tack

[count] :a change from one direction to another direction while sailing

a tack from port to starboard

[count] :the distance traveled while sailing in a particular direction

a long tack

a way in which you do something or try to do something [singular]

He thought he should try a new/different tack. [noncount]

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

[count] :a loose stitch that is used to hold pieces of cloth together before sewing them tightly together - compare 3tack

get down to brass tacks

xem brass

verb

tacks; tacked; tacking

always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to fasten or attach (something) with tacks

She tacked a poster on the wall.

A message was tacked to the board.

[+ obj] :to add on or attach (something) in a quick or careless way - usually + on or onto

They tacked one more provision onto the deal.

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

[no obj] sailing :to turn a ship or boat so that the wind is coming at it from the opposite side

We had to tack repeatedly as we sailed toward the harbor.

noun

[noncount] :the equipment (such as a saddle and a bridle) that is used for riding a horse - compare 1tack

* Các từ tương tự:
tackle, tacky