Definition of tack

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Tack (v. i.) 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..

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Barrier :: Barrier (n.) An any obstruction; anything which hinders approach or attack.
Stack-guard :: Stacket (n.) A stockade.
Tackey :: Tackey (a. & n.) See Tacky.
Camisado :: Camisado (n.) A shirt worn by soldiers over their uniform, in order to be able to recognize one another in a night attack..
Stacte :: Stackyard (n.) A yard or inclosure for stacks of hay or grain.
Tack :: Tack (v. t.) To fasten or attach.
Iron :: Iron (n.) The most common and most useful metallic element, being of almost universal occurrence, usually in the form of an oxide (as hematite, magnetite, etc.), or a hydrous oxide (as limonite, turgite, etc.). It is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz., cast iron, steel, and wrought iron. Iron usually appears dark brown, from oxidation or impurity, but when pure, or on a fresh surface, is a gray or white metal. It is easily oxidized (rusted) by moisture, and is attacked b
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To seize or pierce with the points of the horns, as cattle in attacking enemies; to gore..
Stack :: Stack (a.) A pile of poles or wood, indefinite in quantity..
Tackle :: Tackle (n.) To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem..
Mantelet :: Mantelet (n.) A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while attacking a fortress, or of gunners at embrasures; -- now commonly written mantlet..
Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To make an attack; to aim a blow.
Stack :: Stack (a.) A number of flues embodied in one structure, rising above the roof. Hence:.
Alarm :: Alarm (n.) A sudden attack; disturbance; broil.
Ticktack :: Ticktack (n.) A noise like that made by a clock or a watch.
Attacca :: Attacca () Attack at once; -- a direction at the end of a movement to show that the next is to follow immediately, without any pause..
Fall :: Fall (n.) That part (as one of the ropes) of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting.
Bulwark :: Bulwark (n.) That which secures against an enemy, or defends from attack; any means of defense or protection..
Tilt :: Tilt (n.) A military exercise on horseback, in which the combatants attacked each other with lances; a tournament..
Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
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