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PRONUNCIATION OF TACK RAG

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TACK RAG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tack rag is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TACK RAG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of tack rag in the English dictionary

The definition of tack rag in the dictionary is a cotton cloth impregnated with an oil, used to remove dust from a surface prior to painting.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TACK RAG

tack
tack hammer
tack room
tack welding
tackboard
tacker
tacket
tackety
tackey
tackier
tackies
tackiest
tackifier
tackify
tackily
tackiness
tacking
tacking stitch
tackle
tackler

WORDS THAT END LIKE TACK RAG

brag
crag
defrag
dishrag
drag
dustrag
fiscal drag
frag
humblebrag
induced drag
lose one´s rag
main drag
nose rag
rag
red rag
scrag
snot rag
sprag
strag
toerag

Synonyms and antonyms of tack rag in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tack rag» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TACK RAG

Find out the translation of tack rag to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tack rag from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tack rag» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

粘性擦布
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trapo de la tachuela
570 millions of speakers

English

tack rag
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कील चीर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تك خرقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

галс тряпка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tack rag
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কেক র্যাগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tack rag
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tudung kain
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Staubbindetuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タックぼろ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

압정 걸레
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tack rag
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chiến thuật rag
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குறுக்கு வெட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दरोडेखोर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yapışkan bez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tack rag
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hals szmata
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

галс ганчірка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tack cârpă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πατσαβούρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ryg lap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klibbduk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klibbduk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tack rag

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TACK RAG»

The term «tack rag» is used very little and occupies the 175.333 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TACK RAG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tack rag

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TACK RAG»

Discover the use of tack rag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tack rag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Home Fix-It 101: The Anyone-Can-Do-It Guide to Home Repair
We mentioned the tack rag and nobody in class even asked what we were talking about. Not only are we going to tell you what a tack rag does, we'll tell you how to make your own. The tack rag has a tacky feel that, when rubbed over a wood ...
Al Carrell, Kelly Carrell, 2003
2
Paint & Body Handbook
Tack Rag — When all of the wax and silicone remover has evaporated, use an air nozzle to blow any remaining dust out of cracks and crevices. You're now ready to wipe the car down with a tack rag. You can get tack rags at a paint- supply ...
Don Taylor, Larry Hofer, 1994
3
Popular Science
Wipe off the surfaces carefully with a purchased or homemade tack rag before applying any finish coats. A tack rag is merely a lintless cloth which has been rendered slightly tacky with varnish so that it will pick up the dust. 7. Spray a light  ...
4
Wood
Wash off oily handprints with a rag dampened with thinner and follow with a light sanding. Before applying the first coat of a primer or a sealer, thoroughly vacuum the wood, and then use a tack rag to wipe away any remaining particles.
Fine Woodworking, 1995
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How To Paint Your Motorcycle
lf not used properly, the tack rag will only move dust around instead of taking it up off the surface Hold the cloth as in the photo, with one end up. Then move it gently across the surface Some painters like to use an air gun along with the tack  ...
JoAnn Bortles
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Automotive Paint Handbook: Paint Technology for Auto ...
Immediately before any painting, from the initial priming to the final top coats, the car should be wiped with a fresh tack rag. The sticky fibers of the tack rag pick up any remaining loose dirt and dust on the surface. Wad the tack rag up into a ball ...
John Pfanstiehl, 1998
7
Antiques on the Cheap: A Savvy Dealer's Tips: Buying, ...
Do make sure they're clean, wiping them with the tack rag between coats, but other than that, they don't need all the attention the flat surfaces get. Also, they usually don't require as many coats of finish. THE TACK RAG After the initial sanding, ...
James W. McKenzie, 2012
8
Auto Body Repair Technology
After the previous colorcoat has flashed, use your spray gun to blow off the body as you wipe it gently with your tack rag. Do not rub too hard with the tack cloth on colorcoats because you could mar the fresh paint. Concentrate your tack cloth ...
James E. Duffy, Robert Scharff, 2003
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Popular Mechanics
Tack Rag for Auto Finishers A tack rag for automobile finishers can be made very easily by thoroughly saturating a piece of cheesecloth with rubbing varnish. Spread the rag out until almost dry, then fold and it is ready for use. By wiping off the ...
10
Yachting
When we come back, we just use a tack rag; we don't wash the surface or anything. The vacuum cleaner already has got most all the dust, so we don't press down with the tack rag; we're just going over the surface with a light touch, to pick up ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TACK RAG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tack rag is used in the context of the following news items.
1
EMM brings new gear to North America
By way of example, the company offers a tack rag that can polish or abrade the transition edge of primer sealer. Ten years into its corporate run the company is ... «Collision Repair Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Finishing Up the Project 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
After sanding, remove dirt, and debris with a glass cleaner and a clean rag and wipe each lens with a tack rag to make sure the dust and dirt are completely ... «Mustang 360, May 15»
3
Repairing a Custom-Painted Panel
After the entire fender has been scuffed, wiped clean with Eastwood Pre-clean and a tack rag the Valspar black basecoat was applied. 1940 Ford Coupe Rear ... «Hot Rod Network, Dec 14»
4
Spruce up your shower with these super tips
If you have spent a lot of time and money to get a piece of furniture to the stage where it's ready for a good finish, don't forget to clean it thoroughly with a tack rag ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Dec 14»
5
60 Years Speedway Motors Anniversary Tribute T
This was followed by wiping the surface with a tack rag, also sourced from Eastwood to remove any debris, lint, and dust particles. Eastwood Hvlp Concours ... «Hot Rod Network, Oct 14»
6
Paint color restoration: Then and now
As a final prep, use a tack rag to go over the surface. Now, the vehicle is ready to have the clear coat application. The application process will vary depending on ... «Carwash Online, Jun 14»
7
DIY: Refacing kitchen cabinets
Use spackling compound to fill defects, sand the entire surface lightly, then remove dust by vacuuming or wiping with a sticky tack rag. Most veneer projects start ... «NorthJersey.com, Feb 14»
8
Primer Basics - 125 Steps To Perfect Paint
Hrdp 0805 04 Z+foundation Primer Paint+use Tack Rag To Pick Up Debris 4/7. A tack rag will pick up the last of the debris left on the surface. Hrdp 0805 05 ... «Hot Rod Magazine, Feb 09»
9
Tips, tricks for preparing and staining a wood floor
After vacuuming or using a tack rag to clear traces of dust, apply stain according to the manufacturer's directions. But it's wise to test the intensity in an ... «Chicago Tribune, Dec 08»
10
Why replace kitchen cabinets? Paint is a recipe for a fresh look
Use a vacuum and a tack rag to clean away the dust. You can use a chemical deglosser if you choose. It will be much easier. Use a good primer/sealer such as ... «Orlando Sentinel, Mar 07»

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