海角 — meaning in English
hǎi jiǎo
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English meaning
Senses
海角 is used for these senses in English:
- heading (nautical and aeronautical) The direction into which a seagoing or airborne vessel's bow is pointing (apparent heading) and/or the direction into which it is actually moving relative to the ground (true heading)
- tack (figurative) A direction or course of action, especially a new one; a method or approach to solving a problem.
heading — full definition
- noun The title or short label at the top of a document, chapter, or section.
- noun The direction a ship, aircraft, or vehicle is pointed or traveling in, usually measured in degrees.
tack — full definition
- noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
- noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
- noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
- verb To turn a sailing boat so the wind switches from one side to the other, or more generally to fasten something loosely in place.