tacks

[US]/tæks/
[UK]/tæks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.large-headed pins; flat-headed nails; course or direction; method
v.to fasten with flat-headed pins; to add or supplement; to sail close-hauled; to sew with coarse stitches

Phrases & Collocations

push tacks

thumb tacks

tacks board

tacks map

tacks wall

tacks pin

tacks holder

tacks set

tacks box

tacks collection

Example Sentences

she used tacks to hang her artwork on the wall.

he found some tacks in the drawer to fix the poster.

make sure to use tacks that are strong enough for the job.

she carefully placed the tacks in a neat row.

he stepped on a tack and yelped in pain.

they used tacks to secure the fabric to the board.

she bought a box of colorful tacks for her bulletin board.

he organized the tacks by color for easy access.

they used tacks to create a map on the wall.

she always keeps a supply of tacks in her office.

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