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change of tackThe act of tacking, turning into the wind so the sail moves to the opposite side.Rate it:

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tack upTo prepare a horse for riding by equipping it with tack.Rate it:

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change of tackA reversal of an opinion.Rate it:

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sharp as a tackVery intelligent.Rate it:

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come aboutTo 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:

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brace aboutto brace the ship's yards on the opposite tack when going aboutRate it:

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cela ne vaut pas un clou à souffletThat is not worth a straw (lit. a tin-tack).Rate it:

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changer son fusil d'épauleto change tack, change one's tuneRate it:

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fend offTo take defensive action, push against, veer away, avoid, steer away, retreat, tack, give strong vocal or signal warning.Rate it:

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go aboutTo change from one tack to another.Rate it:

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saddleA seat (tack) for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animalRate it:

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