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галс — meaning in English

gals

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English meaning

  • board verb To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
  • tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.

Senses

галс is used for these senses in English:

  • board (nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between tacks when working to windward.

board — full definition

  1. verb To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
  2. verb To provide or receive regular meals and a place to sleep, usually for payment.
  3. noun A flat, thin piece of wood or similar rigid material.
  4. noun A group of people who officially manage or advise a company or organization.

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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