tack

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reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
fix to
create by putting components or members together
sew together loosely, with large stitches
A stain
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
gear for a horse
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
(nautical) the act of changing tack
sailing a zigzag course
fasten with tacks
turn into the wind
A peculiar flavor or taint
A small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head
That which is attached
A rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corners of the courses when the vessel is closehauled (see Illust. of Ship)
The part of a sail to which the tack is usually fastened
The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails
A contract by which the use of a thing is set, or let, for hire
Confidence
To fasten or attach
Especially, to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner, as by stitching or nailing
In parliamentary usage, to add (a supplement) to a bill
To change the direction of (a vessel) when sailing closehauled, by putting the helm alee and shifting the tacks and sails so that she will proceed to windward nearly at right angles to her former course
To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails
Residential area (city, town, village) in Germany in Nordrhein-Westfalen

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