Tack
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NOUN
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
gear for a horse
(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
sailing a zigzag course
VERB
fasten with tacks
turn into the wind
create by putting components or members together
sew together loosely, with large stitches
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
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