Tack (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A short nail with a sharp point and a large head.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hyponyms

• Drawing Pin
• Pushpin

Related Words

• Tack (verb)

Meaning ²

(nautical) the act of changing tack.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Tacking

Related Words

• Tack (verb)

Meaning ³

Sailing a zigzag course.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Meaning ⁴

Gear for a horse.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Saddlery
• Stable Gear

Hypernyms

• Paraphernalia
• Gear

Hyponyms

• Harness
• Bit
• Martingale
• Caparison
• Saddle Blanket
• Yoke
• Trapping
• Headgear
• Cinch
• Saddlecloth
• Girth
• Hame

Meaning ⁵

The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Hypernyms

• Aim
• Heading

Related Words

• Tack (verb)

Meaning ⁶

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Mainsheet
• Shroud
• Weather Sheet
• Sheet

Hypernyms

• Line

Hyponyms

• Futtock Shroud

Related Words

• Tack (verb)