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There are 12 meanings of the word Tacks.

Tacks - 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

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(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

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(nautical) the act of changing tack

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Sailing a zigzag course

Tacks - as a verb

Fasten with tacks

Example: "Tack the notice on the board"

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Turn into the wind

Example: "The sailors decided to tack the boat"

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Create by putting components or members together

Example: "She pieced a quilt"

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Sew together loosely, with large stitches

Example: "Baste a hem"

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Fix to; attach

Example: "Append a charm to the necklace"

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Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

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Example Sentences

"She accidentally stepped on a few tacks and screamed in pain."
"He used tacks to secure the fabric to the bulletin board."
"The cat knocked over the box of tacks, scattering them all over the floor."
"She used the tacks to pin up her favorite photos on the wall."
"The carpet had hidden tacks that caused damage to the vacuum cleaner."
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Word Game Points

Is TACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tacks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TACKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TACKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tacks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TACKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TACKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tacks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TACKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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