tack meaning and definition

TACK noun

Definition of tack (noun)

1. the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
2. a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
3. gear for a horse
   • synonyms: saddlery, stable gear
4. (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
5. (nautical) the act of changing tack
   • synonyms: tacking
6. sailing a zigzag course

TACK verb

Definition of tack (verb)

1. fasten with tacks
   • "tack the notice on the board"
2. turn into the wind
   • "The sailors decided to tack the boat"; "The boat tacked"
   • synonyms: wear round
3. 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
   • antonym: break apart
4. sew together loosely, with large stitches
   • "baste a hem"
   • synonyms: baste
5. fix to; attach
   • "append a charm to the necklace"
   • synonyms: append, hang on, tack on, tag on
6. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
   • synonyms: alternate, flip, flip-flop, interchange, switch