Wende — meaning in English

English meaning

• tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
• turnaround noun A complete reversal of direction, policy, or fortune.

Senses

Wende is used for these senses in English:

• Wend A member of a Slavic people from the borders of Germany and Poland; a Sorb; a Kashub.
• tack (nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between these maneuvers when working to windward; a board.

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.

turnaround — full definition

1. noun A complete reversal of direction, policy, or fortune.
2. noun The time needed to complete and return a task or order.

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