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tack
/tæk/
noun
pinezka
Also
gwoździk(m)podejście(n)
Definition
A small, sharp-pointed nail, usually with a broad flat head; also, a course of action or approach.
Examples
He used a thumb tack to pin the notice to the board.
Użył pinezki, żeby przypiąć ogłoszenie do tablicy.
We need to try a different tack to solve this complex problem.
Musimy spróbować innego podejścia, żeby rozwiązać ten złożony problem.
Collocations
drawing tackthumb tackchange tack
verb
przypinać
Also
zmieniać kurs
Definition
To fasten something with a tack; also, to change direction when sailing against the wind.
Examples
She tacked the poster to the wall with several small nails.
Przypięła plakat do ściany kilkoma małymi gwoździkami.
The sailboat had to tack frequently to make progress against the strong headwind.
Żaglówka musiała często zmieniać kurs, aby posuwać się naprzód pod silny wiatr czołowy.
Collocations
tack downtack ontack together
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