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Meaning of
tacks
in English
tacks
uk
//tæks//
#common
Lemma:
tack
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Noun
small
nails
with
flat
heads
;
used
for
attaching
third-person
singular
of
tack
;
to
attach
or
fasten
small
pointed
fasteners
;
for
holding
things
in
place
sail's
lower
corner
relative
to
wind
a
vessel's
upwind
course
or
direction
a
new
course
of
action
or
direction
equipment
for
domesticated
horses
(
saddles
,
harnesses
,
etc
.)
Verb
a
thumbtack
;
temporary
fastener
to
nail
with
small
flat-headed
nails
;
secure
to
sew
loosely
with
temporary
stitches
to
maneuver
a
sailboat
through
wind
change
to
add
an
extra
item
;
include
as
bonus
Compounds / Phrases
hardtacks
thumbtacks
brass tacks
