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.
v. t.
A contract by which the use of a thing is set, or let, for hire; a lease.
v. t.
Confidence; reliance.
v. t.
To fasten or attach.
v. t.
Especially, to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner, as by stitching or nailing; as, to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another; to tack on a board or shingle; to tack one piece of metal to another by drops of solder.
v. t.
In parliamentary usage, to add (a supplement) to a bill; to append; -- often with on or to.
v. t.
To change the direction of (a vessel) when sailing closehauled, by putting the helm alee and shifting the tacks and sails so that she will proceed to windward nearly at right angles to her former course.
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.
n.
A small, broad-headed nail.
n.
A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose his claim.
n.
Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.
n.
Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.
n.
The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tackle
n.
To supply with tackle.