Tacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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tacked

 

[ tรฆkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

attach something

To tack means to attach or fix something in place, usually with a tack or similar fastener. It can refer to both physical attachment as well as figurative connections in conversation or arguments.

Synonyms

attach, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • She tacked the poster to the wall.
  • He tacked the notes onto the board.
  • They tacked the roof down before the storm hit.
Context #2 | Verb

change direction

In sailing, to tack means to change the direction of a boat by turning the bow into the wind, allowing it to sail at an angle to the wind.

Synonyms

change course, turn, veer

Examples of usage

  • The captain decided to tack to avoid the storm.
  • We need to tack to make progress against the gusting winds.
  • By tacking efficiently, the race team gained an advantage.

Translations

Translations of the word "tacked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fixado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช festgenagelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditempelkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบั€ั–ะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przybite

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒผใ‚Šไป˜ใ‘ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clouรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงakฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชป ๋ฐ•ํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซุจุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ipevnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pripevnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’‰ไฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pritrjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ festur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบั–ั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™rkidilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clavado

Etymology

The word 'tack' originates from the early Middle Ages, derived from the Old Norse word 'takka', meaning 'to fasten'. Its use has evolved over the centuries, with the term becoming prominent in various trades such as woodworking and textile crafting, where it denotes fixing items securely. In maritime language, 'tack' reflects the angular maneuvering of sailing vessels against the wind. The versatility of the term has allowed it to maintain relevance in both casual and technical contexts, embodying the idea of attachment as well as directional change.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,576, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.