tacks
/tæks/
NOUN
1. Small nails with flat heads
Short nails with broad, flat heads used to fasten objects or materials to a surface.
1.1. Small fastening nails
Short nails with flat or broad heads used to attach materials such as paper, fabric, or carpet to a surface.
Synonyms
- thumbtacks
- drawing pins
- pushpins
Examples
- She secured the map to the corkboard with tacks.
- The carpet was held in place with a few strategically placed tacks.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Temporary stitches in fabric
Loose stitches or seams used to hold pieces of cloth temporarily in position before permanent sewing.
2.1. Temporary sewing stitches
Provisional stitches used to keep fabric pieces aligned before they are permanently sewn together.
Synonyms
- basting stitches
- temporary stitches
- loose stitches
Related Words
- seams
- stitching
- hemming
- sewing
NOUN
3. Directions or courses of action
Particular approaches, strategies, or courses of action adopted to achieve an objective or deal with a situation.
3.1. Approaches and strategies
Different methods or strategies chosen to achieve a goal or respond to a situation, especially when changing one's approach.
Synonyms
- approaches
- strategies
- tactics
- methods
- courses of action
Examples
- The two managers adopted different tacks to solve the problem.
Related Words
- plans
- policies
- techniques
- procedures
NOUN
4. Sailing courses and maneuvers
Courses sailed by a vessel relative to the wind, or maneuvers in which a sailing vessel turns its bow through the wind to change direction.
4.1. Sailing directions
Different headings or courses followed by a sailing vessel when navigating in relation to the wind.
Synonyms
- headings
- courses
Related Words
- points of sail
- reaches
- gybes
- windward courses
4.2. Turning maneuvers while sailing
Maneuvers in which a sailing vessel turns its bow through the wind so that the wind shifts from one side of the sails to the other.
Synonyms
- turns
- sailing maneuvers
Related Words
- gybes
- course changes
- steering maneuvers
NOUN
5. Horse riding equipment
Equipment and accessories used when riding, handling, or working with horses, including saddles, bridles, reins, and harnesses.
5.1. Horse gear and accessories
The collection of equipment fitted to horses for riding or handling, including saddles, bridles, halters, and reins.
Synonyms
- horse gear
- riding equipment
- equestrian equipment
Related Words
NOUN
6. Sticky or adhesive quality
The property of a substance that makes it sticky or enables it to adhere to another surface.
6.1. Stickiness and adhesion
The degree to which compounds or materials are sticky and capable of adhering to other surfaces.
Synonyms
- tackiness
- stickiness
- adhesiveness
Related Words
NOUN
7. Food and provisions
Food or fare, especially basic food such as bread.
7.1. Food and basic provisions
Food supplied or eaten as provisions, particularly simple or basic fare.
Synonyms
- foods
- provisions
- rations
Related Words
NOUN
8. Additions or supplements
Additional items or sections attached to an existing document, work, or arrangement.
8.1. Additional material
Extra material attached or added to an existing work, document, or arrangement as a supplement.
Synonyms
Related Words
- attachments
- annexes
- extensions
NOUN
9. Leases or hiring agreements
Contracts under which the use of property or an item is granted to another person in exchange for payment.
9.1. Rental and leasing contracts
Agreements that allow someone to use property or an item for an agreed period in return for payment.
Synonyms
- leases
- rental agreements
- hiring agreements
Related Words
- tenancies
- rentals
- contracts
NOUN
10. Stains or marks
Visible stains, marks, or spots on a surface or material.
10.1. Stains and discolorations
Marks or discolorations appearing on a surface, fabric, or other material.
Synonyms
- stains
- spots
- blemishes
Related Words
- marks
- taches
- discolorations
NOUN
11. Unusual or unpleasant flavors
Distinctive flavors or tastes, especially those that are unpleasant or suggest contamination.
11.1. Unpleasant tastes or taints
Unusual or unpleasant flavors that affect the normal taste of food or drink.
Synonyms
- taints
- off-flavors
- aftertastes
Related Words
- flavors
- tastes
- contamination
VERB
12. Fastens something with small nails
Attaches objects or materials to a surface using small nails with flat heads.
12.1. Nailing or pinning objects in place
Secures materials or objects to a surface by driving small nails or tacks into them.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- detaches
- unfastens
- removes
Examples
- He tacks the notice to the board before the meeting.
Related Words
- secures
- fixes
- staples
VERB
13. Sews fabric with temporary stitches
Joins pieces of cloth temporarily using loose stitches before sewing them permanently.
13.1. Temporary sewing or basting
Holds fabric pieces together with provisional stitches so they remain aligned before final sewing.
Synonyms
- bastes
- stitches
- sews temporarily
Related Words
- hems
- sews
- seams
VERB
14. Changes direction while sailing
Maneuvers a sailing vessel so that its bow passes through the wind and the sails receive wind from the opposite side.
14.1. Turning a sailing vessel through the wind
Changes a vessel's direction by turning its bow through the wind during sailing.
Synonyms
- turns
- changes course
Related Words
- gybes
- steers
- maneuvers
VERB
15. Adds something as an extra
Adds or attaches an additional item, detail, or condition to something that already exists.
15.1. Appending additional material
Includes an extra item, detail, or condition as an addition to an existing object, document, or arrangement.
Synonyms
- adds
- appends
- attaches
- annexes
- supplements
Examples
- The editor tacks an additional note onto the end of the document.
Related Words
VERB
16. Equips a horse with riding gear
Places a saddle, bridle, or other riding equipment on a horse in preparation for riding.
16.1. Putting tack on a horse
Prepares a horse for riding by fitting it with a saddle, bridle, and other necessary equipment.
Synonyms
Related Words
- bridles
- gears up