tacker

tack

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tak]
- /tæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tak]
- /tæk/

Definitions of tacker word

noun tacker a short, sharp-pointed nail, usually with a flat, broad head. 1
noun tacker Nautical. a rope for extending the lower forward corner of a course. the lower forward corner of a course or fore-and-aft sail. the heading of a sailing vessel, when sailing close-hauled, with reference to the wind direction. a course run obliquely against the wind. one of the series of straight runs that make up the zigzag course of a ship proceeding to windward. 1
noun tacker a course of action or conduct, especially one differing from some preceding or other course. 1
noun tacker one of the movements of a zigzag course on land. 1
noun tacker a stitch, especially a long stitch used in fastening seams, preparatory to a more thorough sewing. 1
noun tacker a fastening, especially of a temporary kind. 1

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Origin of tacker

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; (noun) Middle English tak buckle, clasp, nail (later, tack); cognate with German Zacke prong, Dutch tak twig; (v.) Middle English tacken to attach, derivative of the noun; see tache, attach

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Parts of speech for Tacker

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tacker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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