Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tack
noun/verb
/tæk/
Definition
A small, sharp nail with a flat head used to fasten things together, or a way of doing something.
Examples
- She used a tack to hang the picture on the wall.
- After considering the feedback, he decided to take a different tack in his presentation.
Meaning
In terms of fasteners, ‘tack’ refers to a metal pin used in construction or crafts. It can also refer to the method or approach taken in situations, often implying a change in direction or strategy.
Synonyms
- pin
- nail
- fastener
- method
- approach
