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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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male-to-femaleThat changes a male end (with pins, usually a plug) of a connection into a female one (usually a socket).Rate it:

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pin downTo attach or secure with pins.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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on pins and needlesFeeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.Rate it:

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bawdy basketThe twenty-third rank of canters, who carry pins, tape, ballads, and obscene books to sell, but live mostly by stealing.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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bridgeAn unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.Rate 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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être dans ses petits souliersTo be uneasy in one’s mind; To be on pins and needles.Rate it:

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female-to-maleThat changes a female end (usually a socket) of a connection into a male one (with pins, usually a plug).Rate 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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for two pinsReadily, with only the slightest encouragement.Rate it:

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

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On Pins and NeedlesFeeling agitated with suspense, waiting for something anxiously, worried or excited about somethingRate 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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