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tack in Japanese

tack in Japanese is 馬具 — tack means a short nail with a broad, flat head.

tack in Japanese

馬具
noun
Pronounced: bagu
Any of the various equipment and accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals.

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."

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 Japanese?

"tack" in Japanese is 馬具. tack means: A short nail with a broad, flat head.

How do you pronounce 馬具?

"tack" in Japanese is 馬具, pronounced "bagu".

How do you use "tack" in a sentence?

Example: "He pinned the poster to the corkboard with a tack." In Japanese, "tack" is 馬具.

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