see also: clavo, clavillo, clavito, nail, spike,
tack, brad
to get down to brass tacks
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English Definitions
tack
N
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
tack
N
a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
tack
N
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
tack
N
(nautical) the act of changing tack
tack
N
sailing a zigzag course
tack
V
turn into the wind
tack
V
create by putting components or members together
tack
V
sew together loosely, with large stitches
tack
V
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
N
a light hammer that is used to drive tacks
V
create by putting components or members together
N
a worker who fastens things by tacking them (as with tacks or by spotwelding)
tacker
N
a sewer who fastens a garment with long loose stitches
tacker
N
a hand-held machine for driving staples home
N
the property of being cohesive and sticky
tackiness
N
tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
tacking
N
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
tacking
N
(nautical) the act of changing tack
tackle
N
the person who plays that position on a football team
tackle
N
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
tackle
N
gear used in fishing
tackle
N
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
tackle
N
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
tackle
V
accept as a challenge
tackle
V
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
N
a football player who tackles the ball carrier
tacky
(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
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