English to English
noun
- the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
source: WordNet 3.0
- a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
source: WordNet 3.0
- gear for a horse
source: WordNet 3.0
- (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
source: WordNet 3.0
- (nautical) the act of changing tack
source: WordNet 3.0
- sailing a zigzag course
source: WordNet 3.0
- A stain; a tache.
source: Webster 1913
- A small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- fasten with tacks
Tack the notice on the board.
source: WordNet 3.0
- turn into the wind
The sailors decided to tack the boat.
The boat tacked.
source: WordNet 3.0
- create by putting components or members together
She pieced a quilt.
He tacked together some verses.
They set up a committee.
source: WordNet 3.0
- sew together loosely, with large stitches
Baste a hem.
source: WordNet 3.0
- fix to; attach
Append a charm to the necklace.
source: WordNet 3.0
- reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
source: WordNet 3.0
- To fasten or attach.
source: Webster 1913
- To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails; also (as said of a vessel), to have her direction changed through the shifting of the helm and sails. See Tack, v. t., 4.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [tac] Pakong espilé
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
