



tack

noun
- 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
- gear for a horse
Synonyms: saddlery, stable gear
verb
- fasten with tacks; "tack the notice on the board"
- turn into the wind; "The sailors decided to tack the boat"; "The boat tacked"
Synonyms: wear round - make by putting pieces together; "She pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"
Synonyms: assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack together Antonyms: disassemble, dismantle, take apart, break up, break apart
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