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Tack [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A small nail.

2. A rope used to confine the foremost lower corners of the courses and stay-sails, when the wind crosses the ship's course obliquely; also, a rope employed to pull the lower corner of a studding sail to the boom. Hence,

3. The part of a sail to which the tack is usually fastened; the foremost lower corner of the courses. Hence,

4. The course of a ship in regard to the position of her sails; as the starboard tack or larboard tack; the former when she is close-hauled with the wind on her starboard, the latter when close hauled with the wind on her larboard.

5. To hold tack to last or hold out.

6. TACK of a flag, a line spliced into the eye at the bottom of the tabling, for securing the flag to the halliards.

7. In rural economy, a shelf on which cheese is dried. [Local.]

8. TACK of land, the term of a lease. [Local.]

Tack [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To change the course of a ship by shifting the tacks and position of the sails from one side to the other.

Tack [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To fasten; to attach. In the solemn or grave style, this word now appears ludicrous; as, to get a commendam tacked to their sees.

2. --And tack the center to the sphere.

3. To unite by stitching together; as, to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another. [In the familiar style, this word is in good use.]

4. To fasten slightly by nails; as, to tack on a board or shingle.

5. TACK

6. TACHE , noun A spot. [Not used.]

Tack [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A stain; a tache.

2. A peculiar flavor or taint; as, a musty tack.

3. A small, short, sharp-pointed nail, usually having a broad, flat head.

4. That which is attached; a supplement; an appendix. See Tack, v. t., 3.

Tack [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails; also (as said of a vessel), to have her direction changed through the shifting of the helm and sails. See Tack, v. t., 4.

Tack [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corners of the courses when the vessel is closehauled (see Illust. of Ship); also, a rope employed to pull the lower corner of a studding sail to the boom.

2. The part of a sail to which the tack is usually fastened; the foremost lower corner of fore-and-aft sails, as of schooners (see Illust. of Sail).

3. The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as, the starboard tack, or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence, the run of a vessel on one tack; also, a change of direction.

4. A contract by which the use of a thing is set, or let, for hire; a lease.

5. Confidence; reliance.

6. To fasten or attach.

7. Especially, to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner, as by stitching or nailing; as, to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another; to tack on a board or shingle; to tack one piece of metal to another by drops of solder.

8. In parliamentary usage, to add (a supplement) to a bill; to append; -- often with on or to.

9. To change the direction of (a vessel) when sailing closehauled, by putting the helm alee and shifting the tacks and sails so that she will proceed to windward nearly at right angles to her former course.

Tacked [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Tacker [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who tacks or makes an addition.

Tacker [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who tacks.

Tacket [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A small nail.

Tacket [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A small, broad-headed nail.

Tackey [Adjective and noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

See Tacky.

Tacking [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Changing a ship's course.

Tacking [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose his claim.

Tacking [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Tackle [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A machine for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and blocks, called a pulley.

2. Instruments of action; weapons.

3. She to her tackle fell.

4. An arrow.

5. The rigging and apparatus of a ship.

6. Tackle-fall, the rope, or rather the end of the rope of a pulley, which falls and by which it is pulled.

7. Ground-tackle, anchors, cables, etc.

8. Gun-tackle, the instruments for hauling cannon in or out.

9. Tack-tackle, a small tackle to pull down the tacks of the principal sails.

Tackle [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To harness; as, to tackle a horse into a gig, sleigh, coach or wagon. [A legitimate and common use of the word in America.]

2. To seize; to lay hold of; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game. This is a common popular use of the word in New England, though not elegant. But it retains the primitive idea, to put on, to fall or throw on. [ See Attack .]

3. To supply with tackle

Tackle [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.

2. Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.

3. The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.

4. To supply with tackle.

5. To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.

6. To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.

7. To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.

Tackled [Participle passive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Harnessed; seized.

2. Made of ropes tacked together.

3. My man shall

4. Bring thee cords, made like a tackled stair.

Tackled [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Made of ropes tacked together.

Tackled [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Tackling [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Furniture of the masts and yards of a ship, as cordage, sails, etc.

2. Instruments of action; as fishing tackling

3. Harness; the instruments of drawing a carriage.

Tackling [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Harnessing; putting on harness; seizing; falling on.

Tackling [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Furniture of the masts and yards of a vessel, as cordage, sails, etc.

2. Instruments of action; as, fishing tackling.

3. The straps and fixures adjusted to an animal, by which he draws a carriage, or the like; harness.

Tackling [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Tacksman [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who holds a tack or lease of land from another; a tenant or lessee. [Local.]

Tacksman [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee.

Tacksmen [Plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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Tacky [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Sticky; adhesive; raw; -- said of paint, varnish, etc., when not well dried.