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horsena [70]
3 years ago
5

Tack and tact difference

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2 answers:
harkovskaia [24]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: The verb tack means to attach, add, or change course. As a noun, tack refers to a small nail, the direction of a ship, or a course of action.

Vitek1552 [10]3 years ago
8 0

tack - a small, sharp nail with a flat end

tact - the ability to say or do the right thing without making anyone unhappy or angry

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