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TACK Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word tack. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word tack. (close relations)
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alternate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired

noun

• someone who takes the place of another person

adjective satellite

• every second one of a series

• serving or used in place of another

• occurring by turns; first one and then the other

verb

• go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

• exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

• do something in turns

append
verb, nounv, n
verb

• add to the very end

• fix to; attach

• state or say further

assemble
verbv
verb

• create by putting components or members together

• collect in one place

• get people together

baste
verbv
noun

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

verb

• cover with liquid before cooking

• strike violently and repeatedly

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

flip-flop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

• an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states

• a backward somersault

verb

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

interchange
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

• mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• give to, and receive from, one another

• cause to change places

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

mainsheet
nounn
noun

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

piece
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a separate part of a whole

• an item that is an instance of some type

• a portion of a natural object

• a musical work that has been created

• an instance of some kind

• an artistic or literary composition

• a portable gun

• a serving that has been cut from a larger portion

• a distance

• a work of art of some artistic value

• a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

• a share of something

• game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games

verb

• to join or unite the pieces of

• create by putting components or members together

• join during spinning

• eat intermittently; take small bites of

• repair by adding pieces

saddlery
nounn
noun

• gear for a horse

• workshop where a saddler works

sheet
nounn
noun

• any broad thin expanse or surface

• paper used for writing or printing

• bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs

• (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape

• newspaper with half-size pages

• a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

verb

• come down as if in sheets

• cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping

shroud
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

verb

• cover as if with a shroud

• form a cover like a shroud

• wrap in a shroud

switch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure

• railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock

• a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

• a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other

• the act of changing one thing or position for another

verb

• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

• exchange or give (something) in exchange for

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• make a shift in or exchange of

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• flog with or as if with a flexible rod

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

tacking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

• (nautical) the act of changing tack

hang on
verb

• fix to; attach

• be persistent, refuse to stop

• hold the phone line open

put together
verbv
verb

• create by putting components or members together

set up
verb, nounv, n
verb

• set up or found

• create by putting components or members together

• construct, build, or erect

• get ready for a particular purpose or event

• put into a proper or systematic order

• begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.

• take or catch as if in a snare or trap

• produce

• set up for use

• place

• arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

• erect and fasten

• arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events

• equip with sails or masts

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

stable gear
nounn
noun

• gear for a horse

tack on
verbv
verb

• fix to; attach

Best Hypernyms For TACK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tack, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
aim appurtenance attach bearing create fasten fix gear heading join line make nail paraphernalia reverse sail sailing secure sew stitch turn
Phrases (3)
change by reversalchange of coursesew together

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