tack
tack
tæk
tāk
British pronunciation
/tˈæk/

Définition et signification de « tack » en anglais

to tack
01

clouer, fixer avec des petits clous

to attach by using small pointed nails
Transitive: to tack two things | to tack sth onto sth
to tack definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The seamstress will tack the fabric pieces together before sewing the final seam.
La couturière va clouer les morceaux de tissu ensemble avant de coudre la couture finale.
02

virer de bord, louvoyer

to change the direction of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind
Intransitive
example
Exemples
To navigate through the narrow channel, the captain had to tack several times to maneuver the sailboat safely.
Pour naviguer à travers le chenal étroit, le capitaine a dû louvoyer plusieurs fois pour manœuvrer le voilier en toute sécurité.
03

virer de bord, changer de cap

to suddenly change one's policy or attitude, often in response to emerging factors
Transitive: to tack a strategy or policy
example
Exemples
Realizing the need for agility in the digital landscape, the marketing team tacked their social media strategy.
Conscients de la nécessité d'agilité dans le paysage numérique, l'équipe marketing a changé de cap dans sa stratégie de médias sociaux.
04

faufiler, épingler

to fasten or attach something using temporary stitches or pins
Transitive: to tack sth | to tack sth onto sth
example
Exemples
I 'll tack this patch onto my jeans until I can properly sew it on.
Je vais épingler ce patch sur mon jean jusqu'à ce que je puisse le coudre correctement.
05

ajouter, joindre

to append or include additional elements to enhance or modify an existing entity or situation
Transitive: to tack an additional element onto an entity
example
Exemples
The chef suggested tacking a side of roasted vegetables onto the main course to make it a more satisfying meal.
Le chef a suggéré d'ajouter un accompagnement de légumes rôtis au plat principal pour en faire un repas plus satisfaisant.
Tack
01

punaises, clou

a small, sharp pin with a head that can be flat or slightly raised used to attach papers or light materials to surfaces
tack definition and meaning
02

punaisse, clou à tête plate

a small nail with a flat, wide head, used to temporarily attach lightweight materials to a surface
03

louvoyage, bordée

sailing a zigzag course
04

virement de bord, changement d'amure

(nautical) the act of changing tack
05

harnais, équipement pour cheval

gear for a horse
06

écoute, amure

(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
07

l'allure, le cap

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