tack

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: короткий гвоздь с острым концом и большой шляпкой; курс или положение судна относительно настройки его парусов; снаряжение для лошади; или линия, регулирующая угол паруса.esSustantivo con varios significados: clavo corto con punta afilada y cabeza grande; rumbo o posición de un barco respecto al ajuste de sus velas; equipo para caballos; o cabo que regula el ángulo de una vela.frNom 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.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein kurzer Nagel mit scharfem Ende und großem Kopf; der Kurs oder die Lage eines Schiffes im Verhältnis zur Stellung seiner Segel; die Ausrüstung für ein Pferd; oder eine Leine, die den Winkel eines Segels einstellt.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: tachinha ou prego curto de cabeça larga; rumo ou posição de um veleiro em relação ao ajuste das velas; arreios ou equipamento de cavalo; ou cabo que regula o ângulo de uma vela.zh多义词：指尖端锋利、钉帽较大的短钉（图钉、大头钉）；也指帆船相对于风向的航向或帆脚索调整索；还可指马具。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: مسمار قصير مدبب ذو رأس عريض؛ أو اتجاه السفينة أو موضعها بالنسبة إلى ضبط أشرعتها؛ أو عُدّة الفرس وأدواته؛ أو الحبل الذي يضبط زاوية الشراع.

1. Nautical heading B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГалсesBordada (rumbo respecto al viento)frBord (navigation à la voile)deKursptAmurazh航向arاتجاه السفينة بالنسبة للريح

   Synonymes: bearingcourseheading

2. Short nail B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГвоздикestachuelafrpetit clou à tête largedeReißnagelptTachazh平头钉arمسمار قصير

   Synonymes: bradtintack

3. Horse riding gear B2 formal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruСнаряжение для верховой ездыesGuarniciones de equitaciónfrÉquipement d'équitationdeReitausrüstungptEquipamento para montariazh马具arعُدَّة رُكُوب الخيل

   Synonymes: harnesssaddlery

4. Nautical line C1 formal

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

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

   ruШкотesAmura (cabo)frAmure (manœuvre de voile)deSchotptEscotazh帆脚索arحبل توجيه الشراع

   Synonymes: sheet

5. Change of direction B2 formal

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

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

   ruПоворотesViradafrVirement (de bord)deWendeptViradazh换舷arتغيير الاتجاه

   Synonymes: tacking

6. Zigzag sailing B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГалсesBordadafrvirement de bord (en zigzag)deKreuzenptBordejozh抢风航行arالإبحار المتعرج

   Synonymes: beatboardleg

   Antonymes: run

• tacks plural form
• tacks' possessive plural form
• tack's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по прикреплению чего-либо маленьким гвоздём или булавкой, или изменения направления в парусном спорте или в ходе действий.esVerbo que significa sujetar algo con clavos pequeños o alfileres, o cambiar de dirección, especialmente en navegación a vela o en el curso de una acción.frVerbe 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.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas mit einem kleinen Nagel oder einer Nadel zu befestigen, bzw. in der Segelschifffahrt oder im übertragenen Sinne die Richtung zu ändern.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de prender algo com um pequeno prego ou tachinha, ou de mudar de direção na vela ou no curso das ações.zh动词，指用图钉或大头针等把小物件钉住或固定，也指帆船时改变航向或调整行动方向。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تثبيت شيء ما بمسمار صغير أو دبوس، أو تغيير اتجاه السفينة الشراعية أو مسار العمل.

1. Fasten with tacks B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрикрепить кнопкамиesSujetar con tachuelasfrFixer avec des punaisesdeMit Reißzwecken befestigenptPrender com tachaszh用图钉固定arتثبيت بالمسامير

   Synonymes: affixattachfastenpinsecure

2. Turn into the wind B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПовернуть против ветраesvirar por avantefrVirer de bord (par le vent)deGegen den Wind drehenptVirar contra o ventozh迎风转向arالاستدارة نحو الريح

   Synonymes: beatchange coursecome aboutgo about

3. Create by assembling components B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСобратьesConstruir ensamblando componentesfrAssembler, construire par assemblagedeZusammenbauenptMontarzh组装arركّب

   Synonymes: assemblepieceput togetherset uptack together

4. Sew loosely with large stitches B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСметатьeshilvanarfrBâtir (en couture)deHeftenptAlinhavarzh粗缝arالتقبيط

   Synonymes: baste

5. Fix to; attach B1 formal

   To attach or add something to another object or surface.

   • 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.

   ruПрикрепитьessujetar con tachuelasfrFixer par pointsdeBefestigenptPrenderzh固定；附加arتثبيت

   Synonymes: affixattachfastenfixpinsecurestaple

   Antonymes: detachremove

6. Reverse direction or approach B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзменить курсesCambiar de rumbo o estrategiafrChanger de capdeKurs ändernptMudar de rumozh改变方向arتغيير المسار

   Synonymes: alterchange coursepivotreorientshiftswitchturn aroundveerzigzag

   Antonymes: continuepersistremainstay

• tacked past participle
• tacked past simple
• tacking present participle
• tacks third person singular

Variantes phrasal: tack on