💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tacks"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sheetnoun | A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper. |
| saddlerynoun | (uncountable) The inventory and equipment of a saddler; saddles and other horse-riding equipment, or the materials for making them. |
| shroudnoun | That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment. |
| mainsheetnoun | (nautical) The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail. |
| stable gearnoun | gear for a horse |
| wear shipverb | turn away from the wind |
| weather sheetnoun | (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind |
| fastenersnoun | Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like. |
| fastensverb | (ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner. |
| zigzagsnoun | A line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions. |
| swipesnoun | Synonym of swipe (“poor, weak beer or other alcoholic beverage”). |
| clewnoun | Yarn or thread as used to guide one's way through a maze or labyrinth; a guide, a clue. |
| backstaynoun | (nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam. |
| spinnakersnoun | (nautical, sailing) A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind. |
| sailsnoun | (nautical, slang) The sailmaker on board ship. |
| windwardnoun | The direction from which the wind blows. |
| whacksnoun | The strike itself. |
| lariatsnoun | A lasso. |
| cantsnoun | (countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup. |
| thumbtacksnoun | (Canada, US) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard. |
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