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Synonyms of TACKS

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TACKS: definition and more

35 synonyms in 12 meanings 25 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of TACKS by meaning

noun

  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

    Also: stable gear.

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

    Also: weather sheet.

  5. (nautical) the act of changing tack

  6. sailing a zigzag course

verb

  1. fasten with tacks

  2. turn into the wind

    Also: wear round.

  3. create by putting components or members together

    Also: put together, set up, tack together.

  4. sew together loosely, with large stitches

  5. fix to; attach

    Also: tag on, tack on, hang on.

  6. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

    Also: flip-flop.