Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Tack.
How to pronounce tack:
US
Tack - as a 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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nailHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gear for a horse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
saddlerystable gearHypernyms (Closely Related)
appurtenancegearparaphernaliaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mainsheetsheetshroudweather sheetHypernyms (Closely Related)
lineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sailing a zigzag course
Tack - as a verb
Fasten with tacks
Example: "Tack the notice on the board"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenfixsecureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turn into the wind
Example: "The sailors decided to tack the boat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wear roundCreate by putting components or members together
Example: "She pieced a quilt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assemblepieceput togetherset uptack togetherHypernyms (Closely Related)
joincreatemakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fix to; attach
Example: "Append a charm to the necklace"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appendhang ontack ontag onHypernyms (Closely Related)
attachHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternateflipflip-flopinterchangeswitchExample Sentences
"She used a tack to pin the note on the bulletin board."
"I accidentally stepped on a tack and it hurt a lot."
"The sailor adjusted the sail's tack to change the boat's direction."
"He secured the rope with a sturdy tack."
"The teacher hammered a tack into the wall to hang a poster."
Word Game Points
Is TACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tack is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is TACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tack is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is TACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tack is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
