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tack

noun/verb

/tæk/

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

change tack

pin, nail, approach, strategy

detach, neglect

thumb tack, change tack, tack on, tack up

a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being paid

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

a person who trains or instructs others in a sport or skill; or to give training to someone

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.