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tack in Danish

tack in Danish is kurs, slå — tack means a short nail with a broad, flat head.

tack in Danish

kurs
noun
slå
verb
(nautical) To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.

What does "tack" mean?

  1. noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
    "He pinned the poster to the corkboard with a tack."
  2. 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."
  3. noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
    "The stable hands cleaned all the tack after the ride."
  4. 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."
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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 Danish?

"tack" in Danish is kurs, slå. tack means: A short nail with a broad, flat head.

How do you use "tack" in a sentence?

Example: "He pinned the poster to the corkboard with a tack." In Danish, "tack" is kurs, slå.

Are there other ways to say "tack" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "tack": kurs, slå.

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