English to English Dictionary

Tabloid

A newspaper of small format giving stories in a condensed, often sensationalist way.

Tabloid journalist

A reporter who writes for a sensationalist newspaper that focuses on celebrity gossip, scandals, and sensationalized crime stories rather than in-depth political or economic news.

Tabulator

A mechanism on a typewriter or word processor that automatically spaces text into columns or tables.

Tach

To mark or label something, often with a specific notation.

Tack

A small, sharp nail with a flat head.

Tackiness

The quality of being tacky; a state of being sticky or adhesive.

Tacking

The sailing maneuver of turning a vessel's bow across the wind so that the wind changes from one side to the other.

Tackle

To make determined efforts to deal with a difficult problem or task.

Tacky

In poor taste; gaudy or cheap in appearance.

Tact

A keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult situations.

Tactfully

In a manner that shows sensitivity and care in dealing with others and difficult issues.

Tactic

A carefully planned action or strategy designed to achieve a specific end.