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tack

/tæk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does tack mean?

noun, verb

A small metal point or device used for fastening or securing something, or to move quickly and sharply, as if with a sudden blow.

Example

"She used a tack to secure the loose thread on her jacket."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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