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Heftnaht — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.

Senses

Heftnaht is used for these senses in English:

  • tack (sewing) A loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth.

tack — full definition

  1. noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
  2. noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
  3. noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
  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.

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