tack

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : petit clou à tête large et pointe acérée ; cap ou position d'un navire par rapport au réglage de ses voiles ; équipement pour cheval ; ou cordage servant à régler l'angle d'une voile.

A noun with multiple meanings: a short nail with a sharp point and a large head; the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails; gear for a horse; or a line that regulates the angle of a sail.

1. Nautical headingB2formal

   The direction a ship is sailing relative to the wind, determined by how its sails are trimmed.

   Bord (navigation à la voile)

   • The captain ordered a change of tack to catch the wind.
   • The ship sailed on a starboard tack.
   • They adjusted the tack to sail more efficiently.

   Synonymesbearingcourseheading

2. Short nailB1formal

   A small, sharp nail with a broad head, used for fastening things like carpet or upholstery.

   petit clou à tête large

   • He hammered a tack into the wall to hang the picture.
   • The carpet was secured with tacks along the edge.
   • She used a tack to fix the loose corner of the fabric.

   Synonymesbradtintack

3. Horse riding gearB2formalsport

   Equipment used for riding a horse, including the saddle, bridle, and other accessories.

   Équipement d'équitation

   • She cleaned her tack after the long ride.
   • The stable has a room for storing all the tack.
   • He bought new tack for his horse.

   Synonymesharnesssaddlery

4. Nautical lineC1formal

   A rope or chain used to control the angle of a sail relative to the wind.

   Amure (manœuvre de voile)

   • The sailor pulled the tack to adjust the sail.
   • The tack line snapped under the strain.
   • He secured the tack to the cleat.

   Synonymessheet

5. Change of directionB2formal

   The act of turning a ship so that the wind comes from the other side of the sails.

   Virement (de bord)

   • The crew performed a tack to change course.
   • A well-executed tack can save time.
   • They practiced the tack maneuver repeatedly.

   Synonymestacking

6. Zigzag sailingB2formal

   Sailing in a zigzag pattern, typically to make progress against the wind.

   virement de bord (en zigzag)

   • The boat sailed a series of tacks to reach the harbor.
   • Tacking is essential when sailing upwind.
   • They spent the afternoon tacking across the bay.

   Synonymesbeatboardleg

   Antonymesrun

• Verbe désignant l'action de fixer quelque chose avec un petit clou ou une épingle, ou encore l'action de changer de direction, notamment en navigation à voile ou dans le déroulement d'une action.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening something with a small nail or pin, or changing direction in sailing or in a course of action.

1. Fasten with tacksB1formal

   To attach or secure something using small, sharp nails or pins.

   Fixer avec des punaises

   • She tacked the poster to the bulletin board.
   • He tacked the carpet down to prevent it from slipping.
   • The carpenter tacked the fabric onto the frame.

   Synonymesaffixattachfastenpinsecure

2. Turn into the windB2formal

   To change a sailing vessel's direction so that the bow points into the wind, often to change course.

   Virer de bord (par le vent)

   • The captain ordered the crew to tack to avoid the storm.
   • They tacked the boat sharply to catch the wind.
   • The sailor tacked repeatedly to navigate the narrow channel.

   Synonymesbeatchange coursecome aboutgo about

3. Create by assembling componentsB2formal

   To construct or build something by putting parts or members together.

   Assembler, construire par assemblage

   • The team tacked together a prototype from spare parts.
   • She tacked a simple shelf using wood and nails.
   • They tacked a makeshift shelter from branches and leaves.

   Synonymesassemblepieceput togetherset uptack together

4. Sew loosely with large stitchesB2formal

   To join pieces of fabric temporarily using long, loose stitches.

   Bâtir (en couture)

   • She tacked the hem before sewing it permanently.
   • The tailor tacked the sleeves to check the fit.
   • He tacked the patch onto the torn jeans.

   Synonymesbaste

5. Fix to; attachB1formal

   To attach or add something to another object or surface.

   Fixer par points

   • He tacked a note to the door with a pin.
   • She tacked the ribbon onto the gift box.
   • The artist tacked the canvas to the wall.

   Synonymesaffixattachfastenfixpinsecurestaple

   Antonymesdetachremove

6. Reverse direction or approachB2formal

   To change one's course of action, attitude, or strategy.

   Changer de cap

   • The politician tacked to a more moderate stance after the backlash.
   • The company tacked its marketing strategy to appeal to younger audiences.
   • He tacked his approach to the problem after the initial failure.

   Synonymesalterchange coursepivotreorientshiftswitchturn aroundveerzigzag

   Antonymescontinuepersistremainstay

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