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Definition tack in American English

tack noun

noun
/tæk/
1

a small pointed nail with a flat top

Example

a carpet tack

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bolt butterfly nut dowel
1.1

a short pin with a large, round top that you can use to fix a piece of paper to a surface temporarily, for example to show public notices. The usual British word is drawing pin.

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acetate binder blotter
2

a particular way of doing or achieving something

Example

Let's try a different tack.

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modality method the system
3

a direction that a boat sails in relation to the wind

Example

a long starboard tack

Synonyms and related words
a bad/good sailor the Admiral’s Cup ahoy
4

the pieces of equipment that you put on a horse when you are going to ride it

Synonyms and related words
bit blinders bridle
Definition tack in American English