tack
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/tæk/
fasten or change direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tack' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'takke,' where 'takke' meant 'nail or pin.'
Historical Evolution
'takke' transformed into the modern English word 'tack' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nail or pin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, sharp, broad-headed nail used for fastening.
He used a tack to pin the notice to the board.
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