tack down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To fix to the ground, with or as if with tacks.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tack down” mean?
To fix to the ground, with or as if with tacks.
Is “tack down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.