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TACKED

(noun, verb)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Tacked.

Tacked - 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)
nail
Hyponyms (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 sheet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(nautical) the act of changing tack

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tacking

Sailing a zigzag course

Tacked - as a verb

Fasten with tacks

Example: "Tack the notice on the board"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenfixsecure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Turn into the wind

Example: "The sailors decided to tack the boat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wear round

Create by putting components or members together

Example: "She pieced a quilt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assemblepieceput togetherset uptack together
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
joincreatemake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sew together loosely, with large stitches

Example: "Baste a hem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baste

Fix to; attach

Example: "Append a charm to the necklace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appendhang ontack ontag on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternateflipflip-flopinterchangeswitch

Example Sentences

"She tacked a note to the fridge reminding herself to buy more milk."
"The sailors tacked the sails to change direction against the wind."
"He tacked the new poster on the wall with sticky tape."
"The campaign tacked a new slogan onto their promotional materials."
"I tacked a map of the world onto my bedroom door."
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Word Game Points

Is TACKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tacked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TACKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is TACKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tacked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TACKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TACKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tacked is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TACKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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