- 1. n the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails n a short nail with a sharp point and a large head n gear for a horse n (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind n (nautical) the act of changing tack n sailing a zigzag course v fasten with tacks v turn into the wind v create by putting components or members together v sew together loosely, with large stitches v fix to; attach v reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) Source: ecdict
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