tack

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to secure a sail to a mast or a rope to a sail.

  - "He adjusted the tack of the sail to catch the wind."
  - "The sailor trimmed the tack to keep the boat on course."

• verb

  To make a correct or skillful adjustment.

  - "The team tacked their strategy after losing key players."
  - "She tacked her speech to appeal to the audience's needs."

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Pronunciation

1. /tæk/
   
   
   
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2. /tæk/
   
   
   
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3. /tæk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

wear

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Synonyms

coming about , change

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tack
hack , whack , pack

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Variants

List of all variants of tack that leads to same result
tack , tacked , tacker , tackers , tacking , tacks , tack claw , tack claws , tie tac , tie tack , tie tacks , ticky-tack , ticky-tackies , ticky-tacks , ticky-tacky , tic-tac-toe , tic-tac-toes , tick-tack-toe , tick-tack-toes , ticktacktoe

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Etymology

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Old English 'tac' meaning 'fastening' or 'securing'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tack' comes from the Old Norse word 'takka,' which means 'to take hold of'.

2. In sailing, tacking is a crucial skill for navigating different wind conditions and maintaining the optimal sailing angle.

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Related Concepts

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1. sheet (sailing): A line used to control the angle of the sail in relation to the wind

2. tackle: Equipment used for fishing or sailing

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Culture

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In sailing, tack refers to the turning of a sailing vessel through the wind to change its course. This maneuver is essential for sailing efficiently in different wind conditions. In horse riding, tack refers to the equipment used to mount and control a horse.

How to Memorize "tack"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sailboat turning its bow through the wind to change direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tack' with the idea of making a correction or adjustment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Tack is what keeps a sailboat on its track.'

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