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Definition tack in British English

tack noun

noun
/tæk/
1

a small pointed nail with a flat top

Example

a carpet tack

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1.1

a thumbtack

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2

a particular way of doing or achieving something

Example

Let's try a different tack.

Example

The government may change tack if it loses support.

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3

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

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4

objects that you do not like because they are cheap and not attractive

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5

a direction that a boat sails in relation to the wind

Example

a long starboard tack

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Definition tack in British English