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I . tack [tæk] N

1. tack (short nail):

tack

гвоздь m с широ́кой шля́пкой

2. tack (drawing pin):

tack

кно́пка f

3. tack no pl (riding gear):

tack

снаряже́ние nt для верхово́й езды́

4. tack naut:

tack

5. tack (approach):

tack

подхо́д m

tack

ли́ния f поведе́ния

6. tack (loose stitch):

tack

намётка f

II . tack [tæk] VB trans

1. tack (nail down):

tack

прибива́ть

tack with a drawing pin

прикрепля́ть кно́пками

tack with a drawing pin

закрепля́ть

2. tack (sew loosely):

tack

примётывать

III . tack [tæk] VB intr naut

tack

переводи́ть су́дно на друго́й галс

tack

меня́ть направле́ние

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Trying to avoid stumbling into trenches carrying armfuls of tack or buckets of sheep feed is an art. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

One tack will offer a clearer route than the other, giving the sloop more time to accelerate and gain steerageway before encountering any hazards. www.mysailing.com.au

Frequently used in pressure-sensitive adhesive applications, where the composition retains tack even when solidified; however non-pressure-sensitive formulations are also used. en.wikipedia.org

However, sailboats typically tack back and forth, creating a longer distance than a straight line. en.wikipedia.org

The tack parrel will hold the tack into its horizontal position (parallel to the deck) as a snotter tensions a sprit. en.wikipedia.org

The tack on the horses and buggies is often all black, rather than brown leather. en.wikipedia.org

Sheepskin numnahs, saddle pads, saddle seat covers, sheepskin horse boots, tack linings and girth tubes are also made and used in equestrianism. en.wikipedia.org

In these conditions windsurf boards also tack and jibe like a sailing boat. en.wikipedia.org

Inks with too much tack can cause the surface of the paper to pick off and interfere with transfer on subsequent printing units and copies. en.wikipedia.org

It is thought than rather than straight obstinacy, the central bank's tack is more designed to protect public finances. www.ibtimes.co.uk

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