Phrases related to: tack

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change of tack	The act of tacking, turning into the wind so the sail moves to the opposite side.	Rate it: (4.00 / 1 vote)
tack up	To prepare a horse for riding by equipping it with tack.	Rate it: (3.00 / 1 vote)
change of tack	A reversal of an opinion.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
sharp as a tack	Very intelligent.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
come about	To tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.	Rate it: (4.00 / 2 votes)
brace about	to brace the ship's yards on the opposite tack when going about	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
cela ne vaut pas un clou à soufflet	That is not worth a straw (lit. a tin-tack).	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
changer son fusil d'épaule	to change tack, change one's tune	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
fend off	To take defensive action, push against, veer away, avoid, steer away, retreat, tack, give strong vocal or signal warning.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
go about	To change from one tack to another.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
saddle	A seat (tack) for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)