valjastaa — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
valjastaa is used for these senses in English:
- harness (transitive) To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain.
- harness (transitive) To capture, control or put to use.
- tack (transitive) To nail (something) with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
- tack To sew/stitch with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth).
- tack (intransitive, nautical) To sail to windward using a series of alternate tacks across the wind.
harness — full definition
- noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
- verb To bring something powerful under control so it can be put to use.
tack — full definition
- noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
- noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
- noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
- 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.