Phrase guide
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Sound
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verb
To prepare a horse for riding by equipping it with tack (harness, reins, saddle etc.)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: detack
verb
To attach in a temporary fashion (with or as if with tacks or pins), as for example to fix pieces of fabric into position in preparation for sewing their seams, or to hang dropcloths as masking before painting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hang up, put up
History
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Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
