Aydin
Rice King
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: China
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tack (tæk)
n.
A short, light nail with a sharp point and a flat head.
Nautical.
A rope for holding down the weather clew of a course.
A rope for hauling the outer lower corner of a studdingsail to the boom.
The part of a sail, such as the weather clew of a course, to which this rope is fastened.
The lower forward corner of a fore-and-aft sail.
Nautical.
The position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.
The act of changing from one position or direction to another.
The distance or leg sailed between changes of position or direction.
The harness for a horse, including the bridle and saddle. [Short for tackle.]
A course of action meant to minimize opposition to the attainment of a goal.
An approach, especially one of a series of changing approaches.
A large, loose stitch made as a temporary binding or as a marker.
Stickiness, as that of a newly painted surface.
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