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tachuela — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • stud noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.
  • tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.

Senses

tachuela is used for these senses in English:

  • hobnail A short nail with a thick head, typically used in boot soles.
  • tack A small nail with a flat head.
  • thumbtack (North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

stud — full definition

  1. noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.
  2. noun A small decorative piece, such as an earring or a metal fastener, that sits flush against a surface.
  3. noun A vertical wooden or metal support post used in the framing of a wall.

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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