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change of tact

change of tact is the misspelling of change of tack.

Meaning of change of tack

Noun

change of tack (plural changes of tack)

  1. The act of tacking, turning into the wind so the sail moves to the opposite side.
  2. (idiomatic) A reversal of an opinion.

Questions about change of tact

What is change of tact the misspelling of?
Change of tact is the misspelling of change of tack.

Words near change of tact in the dictionary

  1. change of pace
  2. change of scene
  3. change of scenery
  4. change of state
  5. change of tack
  6. change of tact
  7. change of the guard
  8. change of tune
  9. change of venue
  10. change one's battery
  11. change one's mind

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