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Vocabulary Entry
tack
|noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
A small, sharp metal pin used for fastening materials together.
Example Sentences
"She used a tack to hang the picture on the wall."
"The bulletin board was covered in colorful tacks."
"He stepped on a tack and winced in pain."
V
verb
To fasten something with a tack.
Example Sentences
"Please tack the papers together to keep them organized."
"He decided to tack a few notes on the board."
"They will tack the fabric onto the wooden frame."
V
verb
To change direction while sailing, particularly by turning the bow of the boat into the wind.
Example Sentences
"The sailor had to tack to avoid the rocky shore."
"They decided to tack left to catch the wind better."
"After tacking, the boat gained speed."