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Synonym: addaffixattachclaspfastenjoinSimilar words: tackystackattacktack ontacklestackedattackerattackingMeaning: [tæk]  n. 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 4. (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind 5. (nautical) the act of changing tack 6. sailing a zigzag course. v. 1. fasten with tacks 2. turn into the wind 3. create by putting components or members together 4. sew together loosely, with large stitches 5. fix to; attach 6. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action). 
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1. The ship was on the starboard tack.
2. New research is taking a different tack.
3. He is hammering a tack into the wall to hang a picture.
4. If that doesn't work, we'll try a different tack .
5. Hammered a tack into the wall and hung a small picture from it.
6. We were sailing on starboard tack.
7. It would be unwise to change tack now.
8. Rudy changed tack , his tone suddenly becoming friendly.
9. The interviewer decided to try another tack.
10. I find gentle persuasion is the best tack.
11. Please tack down the lid of the box.
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12. Tack them together with a 1.5 cm seam.
13. She suddenly changed tack, taking him by surprise.
14. The helmsman could tack the boat singlehanded.
15. We managed to tack down the stairway carpet.
16. The yacht swung to the opposite tack.
17. His thoughts wandered off on another tack.
18. Tack the cord around the cushion.
19. We sailed on an easter tack.
20. They decided to tack an amendment to the bill.
21. They were sailing on port / starboard tack .
22. The captain ordered a change of tack.
23. If you cannot persuade him, try a new tack and offer him money.
24. I think you're on the wrong tack with that approach.
25. It was a brave decision to change tack in the middle of the project.
26. The ship would point up better on the port tack.
27. She scrounged around in the tool box for a tack or nail to hang the notice up with.
28. When threats failed, she decided to try / take a different tack.
29. I've written twice and received no reply, so I might change tack and call her.
30. Since they had failed to persuade the unions, the government tried the new tack of forcing them to agree.
More similar words: tackystackattacktack ontacklestackedattackerattackingpanic attackheart attackblock and tacklebackpackback to backback-to-backtacotacttacittacticdetachattachintactcatacombantacidtactiletacitlycontacttactfultacticstactlessdetached
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