tack

[tรฆk]

tack Definition

  • 1a small, sharp nail with a flat head
  • 2a course of action or method, especially one that is temporary or expedient
  • 3a piece of equipment used in horse riding, such as a saddle or bridle

Using tack: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tack" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to buy some tacks to hang up these pictures.

  • Example

    We need to change our tack if we want to win this game.

  • Example

    She adjusted the horse's tack before the ride.

tack Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tack

  • a type of hard, dry biscuit or bread, often used as a staple food for sailors and soldiers

    Example

    The sailors were given hard tack to eat during their long voyage.

  • to change direction, especially when sailing against the wind

    Example

    The captain ordered the crew to take the tack to avoid the storm.

  • on the right/wrong tack

    doing something in a way that is likely to be successful/unsuccessful

    Example

    I think we're on the right tack with this new marketing strategy.

Origins of tack

from Middle Low German 'tacke', meaning 'nail'

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Summary: tack in Brief

The term 'tack' [tรฆk] has three main meanings. Firstly, it refers to a small, sharp nail with a flat head. Secondly, it denotes a course of action or method, especially one that is temporary or expedient. Lastly, it is a piece of equipment used in horse riding, such as a saddle or bridle. Phrases like 'hard tack' and 'take the tack' extend the meaning to include a type of hard, dry biscuit or bread, and changing direction, respectively.