tack

Gear for a horse.

Sailing a zigzag course.

The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind.

(nautical) the act of changing tack.

A short nail with a sharp point and a large head.

Fasten with tacks.

“tack the notice on the board”

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).

Turn into the wind.

“The sailors decided to tack the boat”

“The boat tacked”

Create by putting components or members together.

“He tacked together some verses”

Sew together loosely, with large stitches.

Fix to; attach.