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noun • tack or small nail of tinned iron | ||||||||
| 24% | 4 | Alter course | ||||||
verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • shift to a clockwise direction | ||||||||
| 24% | 4 | Alter course - riding gear | ||||||
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 • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • (nautical) the act of changing tack • sailing a zigzag course verb • fasten with tacks • turn into the wind • create by putting components or members together • sew together loosely, with large stitches • fix to; attach • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
A Small Fastening Can Alter Ones Course
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TINTACK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TINTACK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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