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tacked

The correct spelling is tacked.

How to pronounce tacked

verb

Say it like: Tak-ed

The correct spelling is tacked. To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head). For example: "to tack (something) onto (something)"

Usage Examples

to tack (something) onto (something)

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
  2. 2.To sew/stich with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth).
  3. 3.To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.
  4. 4.To add something as an extra item.
  5. 5.Often paired with "up", to place the tack on a horse.

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