tack in French
tack in French is clou semence, petit clou, cap — tack means a short nail with a broad, flat head.
tack in French
clou semence
A small nail with a flat head.
petit clou
A small nail with a flat head.
cap
(figurative) A direction or course of action, especially a new one; a method or approach to solving a problem.
virement lof pour lof
(nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between these maneuvers when working to windward; a board.
écoute
(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.
cap
Any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals.
harnachement
Any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals.
harnais
Any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals.
adhérence
(manufacturing, construction, chemistry) The stickiness of a compound, related to its cohesive and adhesive properties.
pégosité
(manufacturing, construction, chemistry) The stickiness of a compound, related to its cohesive and adhesive properties.
clouer
(transitive) To nail (something) with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
empiler
(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.
louvoyer
(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.
virer de bord
(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."
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 French?
"tack" in French is clou semence, petit clou, cap. 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 French, "tack" is clou semence, petit clou, cap.
Are there other ways to say "tack" in French?
Yes — French has 13 translations listed for "tack": clou semence, petit clou, cap, virement lof pour lof, écoute, harnachement.
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