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tacked

/tækt/

Meanings
verb
To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).

Examples :

"Here are a few options, each with slightly different context: * "She tacked the poster to the bulletin board." * "He tacked a note to the refrigerator door." * "I tacked the fabric sample to the mood board.""
action technical building work

Related Words

Illustration properly

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration maneuver

maneuver noun

/məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/

The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration bulletin

bulletin noun

/ˈbʊlətɪn/

A short report, especially one released through official channels to be broadcast or publicized.

"The school bulletin announced a change to the lunch schedule. "

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration navigate

navigate verb

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.

"He navigated the bomber to the Ruhr."

Illustration options

options noun

/ˈɒpʃənz/ /ˈɑːpʃənz/

One of a set of choices that can be made.

"The restaurant menu gave us several options for dinner. "

Illustration ensuring

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

Illustration refrigerator

refrigerator noun

/ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/

A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

"My family keeps milk and other perishable foods in the refrigerator. "