Synonyms: tack
Definition: sailing a zigzag course
Similar words: sailing
Definition: riding in a sailboat
Definition: (nautical) the act of changing tack
Similar words: change of course
Definition: a change in the direction that you are moving
Synonyms: tack, mainsheet, weather sheet, sheet, shroud
Definition: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Similar words: line
Definition: something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
Usage: a washing line
Synonyms: stable gear, saddlery, tack
Definition: gear for a horse
Similar words: paraphernalia, appurtenance, gear
Definition: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Synonyms: tack
Definition: a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
Similar words: nail
Definition: a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
Synonyms: tack
Definition: the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
Similar words: heading, bearing, aim
Definition: the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
Synonyms: alternate, switch, tack, interchange, flip, flip-flop
Definition: reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Similar words: turn, change by reversal, reverse
Definition: change to the contrary
Usage: The trend was reversed; the tides turned against him; public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
Synonyms: tack, tack on, tag on, append, hang on
Definition: fix to; attach
Usage: append a charm to the necklace
Similar words: attach
Definition: cause to be attached
Definition: sew together loosely, with large stitches
Usage: baste a hem
Similar words: sew, sew together, run up, stitch
Definition: fasten by sewing; do needlework
Synonyms: tack
Definition: fasten with tacks
Usage: tack the notice on the board
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Synonyms: set up, assemble, tack, tack together, put together, piece
Definition: create by putting components or members together
Usage: She pieced a quilt; He tacked together some verses; They set up a committee
Similar words: join, bring together
Definition: cause to become joined or linked
Usage: join these two parts so that they fit together
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: wear round, tack
Definition: turn into the wind
Usage: The sailors decided to tack the boat; The boat tacked
Similar words: sail
Definition: travel on water propelled by wind
Usage: I love sailing, especially on the open sea; the ship sails on