tack

the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

gear for a horse

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

(nautical) the act of changing tack

sailing a zigzag course

fasten with tacks; "tack the notice on the board"

turn into the wind; "The sailors decided to tack the boat"; "The boat tacked"

create by putting components or members together; "She pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"; "They set up a committee"

sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"

fix to; attach; "append a charm to the necklace"

reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)