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TACKS

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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Tacks.

Tacks - 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

Tacks - 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 accidentally stepped on a few tacks and screamed in pain."
"He used tacks to secure the fabric to the bulletin board."
"The cat knocked over the box of tacks, scattering them all over the floor."
"She used the tacks to pin up her favorite photos on the wall."
"The carpet had hidden tacks that caused damage to the vacuum cleaner."
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Word Game Points

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

TACKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TACKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tacks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TACKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TACKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tacks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TACKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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