Tack (Verb)
Meaning 1
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Fix to; attach; "append a charm to the necklace".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The event organizer will tack a countdown timer to the main stage display for added impact.
- Managers tack extra fees to the standard insurance plan for premium coverage.
- She will tack an extension onto the back of the trailer to handle more luggage.
- She decided to tack a personalized message to the wedding gift to make it special.
- To prevent further issues, workers tack reinforced brackets to the existing supports.
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Meaning 3
Fasten with tacks; "tack the notice on the board".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Please tack the important notice on the main notice board for everyone to see.
- I need some tacks to tack this carpet in place.
- Tack the instructions on the back of the painting so they don't get lost.
- You can tack the cables together using the small metal clips provided.
- They will tack a sign up saying the park is closed for repairs.
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Meaning 4
Sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Turn into the wind; "The sailors decided to tack the boat"; "The boat tacked".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- In racing, sailors have to tack frequently to maintain their speed and stay on course.
- The experienced captain knew just when to tack to avoid the shallow waters of the bay.
- The sailors decided to tack the boat in order to catch more wind and speed up.
- To change direction, the sailors carefully prepared to tack the yacht smoothly.
- After sailing for hours, the boat tacked and headed back towards the shore.
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Meaning 6
Create by putting components or members together; "She pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"; "They set up a committee".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.