Tacks Synonyms and Antonyms

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. turns
  2. shrouds
  3. switches
  4. twists
  5. sweeps
  6. sidings
  7. alterations
  8. variations
  9. digressions
  10. deviations
  11. sheets
  12. tangents
  13. shifts
A method used in dealing with something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. plans
  2. modi-operandi
  3. courses
  4. attacks
  5. approaches
  6. techniques
  7. procedures
  8. line
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. switches
  2. bears
  3. flips
  4. shifts
  5. alternates
  6. wears
  7. sheers
  8. yaws
  9. jibes
  10. deviates
  11. zigzags
  12. interchanges
Antonyms:
  1. straightens
Create by putting components or members together
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stitches
  2. appends
  3. assembles
  4. sews
  5. mounts
  6. nails
  7. ties
  8. bastes
  9. pastes
  10. pins
Antonyms:
  1. unfastens
  2. separates
  3. detaches
Gear for a horse
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. saddleries
Sew together loosely, with large stitches
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bastes

Words Related to Tacks

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Tacks Sentence Examples

  • Among its manufactures are boots and shoes and tacks.

  • The fleets passed on opposite tacks, and the Dutch tried to destroy their enemy with fire-ships without success.

  • Use clothespins or thumb tacks to attach the money to the tree.

  • Another fungus which at tacks vines, especially those of America, is Plasmopara viticola, which has also been introduced from America to Europe.

  • Use brass tacks to attach the arms and head to make them moveable.

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