Tack ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tack ( noun )

1. A small, sharp-pointed nail with a flat or sometimes rounded head, used especially for fastening light materials.
2. A short, sharp-headed pin used for fastening material.
3. A small, pointed piece of metal or wood used to fasten something.
4. A course or direction, especially a temporary one.
5. A maneuver in which a sailing vessel changes direction by turning its head into the wind.
6. A riding horse or pony.

Origin:

Middle english tak, from old english tæcca; akin to old high german zaccha tack.

Examples:

1. He used tacks to attach the poster to the wall.
2. She pinned the dress to the mannequin with tacks.
3. The tack is used to hold the carpet in place.
4. The ship changed tack and headed towards the port.
5. The sailor had to change tack to avoid the storm.
6. He has a new tack for his birthday.

(As a verb)

Tack ( verb )

1. A small, sharp-pointed nail with a flat or sometimes rounded head, used especially for fastening light materials.
2. A short, sharp-headed pin used for fastening material.
3. A small, pointed piece of metal or wood used to fasten something.
4. A course or direction, especially a temporary one.
5. A maneuver in which a sailing vessel changes direction by turning its head into the wind.
6. A riding horse or pony.

Origin:

Middle english tak, from old english tæcca; akin to old high german zaccha tack.

Examples:

1. He used tacks to attach the poster to the wall.
2. She pinned the dress to the mannequin with tacks.
3. The tack is used to hold the carpet in place.
4. The ship changed tack and headed towards the port.
5. The sailor had to change tack to avoid the storm.
6. He has a new tack for his birthday.