the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

gear for a horse

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

(nautical) the act of changing tack

sailing a zigzag course

fasten with tacks

turn into the wind

create by putting components or members together

sew together loosely, with large stitches

fix to; attach

reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

a light hammer that is used to drive tacks

fix to; attach

create by putting components or members together

a worker who fastens things by tacking them (as with tacks or by spotwelding)

a sewer who fastens a garment with long loose stitches

a hand-held machine for driving staples home

the property of being cohesive and sticky

tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar

a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

(nautical) the act of changing tack

the person who plays that position on a football team

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

gear used in fishing

(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

accept as a challenge

put a harness

seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

a football player who tackles the ball carrier

(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch

tastelessly showy