Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Tacked.
Tacked - as a 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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
nail4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gear for a horse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
saddlery13stable gearHypernyms (Closely Related)
appurtenance18gear5paraphernalia20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mainsheet14sheet8shroud10weather sheetHypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sailing a zigzag course
Tacked - as a verb
Fasten with tacks
Example: "Tack the notice on the board"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fasten9fix13secure8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turn into the wind
Example: "The sailors decided to tack the boat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wear roundCreate by putting components or members together
Example: "She pieced a quilt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assemble12piece9put togetherset uptack togetherHypernyms (Closely Related)
join11create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fix to; attach
Example: "Append a charm to the necklace"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
append11hang ontack ontag onHypernyms (Closely Related)
attach11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternate9flip9flip-flopinterchange17switch14Example Sentences
"She tacked a note to the fridge reminding herself to buy more milk."
"The sailors tacked the sails to change direction against the wind."
"He tacked the new poster on the wall with sticky tape."
"The campaign tacked a new slogan onto their promotional materials."
"I tacked a map of the world onto my bedroom door."
Word Game Points
Is TACKED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tacked is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TACKED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is TACKED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tacked is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTACKED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is TACKED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tacked is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTACKED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
