the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
gear for a horse
[ Syn: stable gear , saddlery ]
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
[ Syn: sheet , mainsheet , weather sheet , shroud ]
(nautical) the act of changing tack
[ Syn: tacking ]
sailing a zigzag course
tack (n.)
fasten with tacks; tack the notice on the board'
turn into the wind; The sailors decided to tack the boat; The boat tacked
[ Syn: wear round ]
create by putting components or members together; She pieced a quilt; He tacked together some verses; They set up a committee
[ Syn: assemble , assemble , piece , piece , put together , put together , set up , set up , tack together , tack together ]
sew together loosely, with large stitches; baste a hem
[ Syn: baste ]
fix to; attach; append a charm to the necklace
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
[ Syn: interchange , switch , alternate , flip , flip-flop ]