释义 |
tack·er \ˈtakə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: tack (II) + -er 1. : one that tacks: as a. : one that fastens wet hides onto boards to dry in leather working b. : one that joins metal parts temporarily by welding at a number of spots along the edges c. : a sewer that makes bar tacks d. : one that joins, marks, or sews with tacking stitches e. : one that staples or sews padding to the innersprings of mattresses f. : a device incorporating a strong spring made tense and then released by a trigger and used for the rapid driving of staples fed from a reservoir chamber 2. Britain : one seeking to secure passage of a legislative measure by appending it to a money bill |