tack in Chinese
tack in Chinese is 海角, 斯拉夫, 瓶頸 — tack means a short nail with a broad, flat head.
tack in Chinese
海角
Pronounced: hǎi jiǎo
(figurative) A direction or course of action, especially a new one; a method or approach to solving a problem.
斯拉夫
Pronounced: Sī lā fū
(nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between these maneuvers when working to windward; a board.
瓶頸
Pronounced: píng jǐng
(nautical) A rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corners of the courses when the vessel is close-hauled; also, a rope employed to pull the lower corner of a studding sail to the boom.
What does "tack" mean?
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noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
"He pinned the poster to the corkboard with a tack."
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noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
"When sales dropped, the company decided to try a different tack."
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noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
"The stable hands cleaned all the tack after the ride."
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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.
"The crew tacked to avoid the rocks ahead."
tack in a sentence
- He pinned the poster to the corkboard with a tack.
- When sales dropped, the company decided to try a different tack.
- She took a gentler tack when explaining the mistake to the new hire.
- The stable hands cleaned all the tack after the ride.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tack" in Chinese?
"tack" in Chinese is 海角, 斯拉夫, 瓶頸. tack means: A short nail with a broad, flat head.
How do you pronounce 海角?
"tack" in Chinese is 海角, pronounced "hǎi jiǎo".
How do you use "tack" in a sentence?
Example: "He pinned the poster to the corkboard with a tack." In Chinese, "tack" is 海角, 斯拉夫, 瓶頸.
Are there other ways to say "tack" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "tack": 海角, 斯拉夫, 瓶頸.
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