Synonyms for

Tacked

Verb / tækt / Another word for tacked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To fasten or attach something using tacks or nails.

Synonyms & similar words

append baste tack hangon piece interchange flipflop assemble setup tackon disassemble switch puttogether flip tagon tacktogether alternate wearround nail pin staple affix fasten secure attach fix join bond glue paste stick adhere cohere clasp bolt screw hook clip

Example sentences

  1. I tacked the picture onto the bulletin board.
  2. He tacked the sail to the mast.
  3. She tacked the hem of her skirt.
  4. The carpenter tacked the boards together.
  5. The teacher tacked the test paper to the bulletin board.

Quotes

  • I'm tacked up at last, like a poor picture against a wall, thanks to your cousin. - Elizabeth Gaskell
  • I had a dream last night that I was tacked to a wall in the White House and people were throwing things at me. - Jane Smiley
  • I am tacked together from a lot of different parts, and I'm still figuring out how to use all those parts. - Carrie Brownstein

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