tack in Dutch
tack in Dutch is kopspijker, overstag gaan — tack means a short nail with a broad, flat head.
tack in Dutch
kopspijker
A small nail with a flat head.
overstag gaan
(nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between these maneuvers when working to windward; a board.
overstag gaan
(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?
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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."
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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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What is "tack" in Dutch?
"tack" in Dutch is kopspijker, overstag gaan. 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 Dutch, "tack" is kopspijker, overstag gaan.
Are there other ways to say "tack" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "tack": kopspijker, overstag gaan.
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