English definition of Tack

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of tack

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of tack is as below...

Tack (v. t.) 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..

Lern More About Tack

☛ Wiki Definition of Tack

☛ Wiki Article of Tack

☛ Google Meaning of Tack

☛ Google Search for Tack

Disarm :: Disarm (v. t.) To deprive of arms; to take away the weapons of; to deprive of the means of attack or defense; to render defenseless.

Ammunition :: Ammunition (n.) Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense..

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon..

Barrier :: Barrier (n.) An any obstruction; anything which hinders approach or attack.

Attemptable :: Attemptable (a.) Capable of being attempted, tried, or attacked..

Chockablock :: Chockablock (a.) Hoisted as high as the tackle will admit; brought close together, as the two blocks of a tackle in hoisting..

Attackable :: Attackable (a.) Capable of being attacked.

Tack :: Tack (v. t.) 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..

Satirize :: Satirize (v. t.) To make the object of satire; to attack with satire; to censure with keenness or severe sarcasm.

Stack :: Stack (a.) A number of flues embodied in one structure, rising above the roof. Hence:.

Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To go or to be in advance of; to precede; hence, to be foremost or chief among; as, the big sloop led the fleet of yachts; the Guards led the attack; Demosthenes leads the orators of all ages..

Onset :: Onset (n.) A rushing or setting upon; an attack; an assault; a storming; especially, the assault of an army..

Stackyard :: Stackstand (n.) A staging for supporting a stack of hay or grain; a rickstand.

Chapel :: Chapel (v. t.) To cause (a ship taken aback in a light breeze) so to turn or make a circuit as to recover, without bracing the yards, the same tack on which she had been sailing..

Bulwark :: Bulwark (n.) That which secures against an enemy, or defends from attack; any means of defense or protection..

Epizootic :: Epizootic (a.) Of the nature of a disease which attacks many animals at the same time; -- corresponding to epidemic diseases among men.

Fencing :: Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2..

Entackle :: Entackle (v. t.) To supply with tackle.

Tilt :: Tilt (n.) A military exercise on horseback, in which the combatants attacked each other with lances; a tournament..

Alarm :: Alarm (n.) A sudden attack; disturbance; broil.