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Definition or meaning of the English word Tack
The part of a sail to which the tack is usually fastened; the foremost lower corner of fore-and-aft sails; as of schooners. (v. t.). To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails; also as said of a vessel (v. i.). To change the direction of a vessel (v. t.). In parliamentary usage; to add a supplement (v. t.). Especially; to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner; as by stitching or nailing; as; to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another; to tack on a board or shingle; to tack one piece of metal to another by drops of sol (v. t.). To fasten or attach. (v. t.). Confidence; reliance. (v. t.). The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as; the starboard tack; or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence; the run of a vessel on one tack; also; a change of direction. (v. t.). A rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corners of the courses when the vessel is closehauled. (v. t.). That which is attached; a supplement; an appendix. See Tack. (n.). A small; short; sharp-pointed nail; usually having a broad; flat head. (n.). A peculiar flavor or taint; as; a musty tack. (n.). A contract by which the use of a thing is set; or let; for hire; a lease. (v. t.).
Translations for the English word Tack
Spanish Translation for the English word Tack is tachuela[Noun]
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