Definitions
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
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
Tacks - 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 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."
Word Game Points
Is TACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tacks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordTACKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is TACKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tacks is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTACKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
