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Change course, finding security device (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tack

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This could be a double definition.

'change course' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'security device' is the second definition.
'tack' can be an answer for 'device' (tack is a kind of device). I'm unsure of the 'security' bit.

'finding' is the link.

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(Other definitions for tack that I've seen before include "Fix with pins, shoddy material" , "Food; nail" , "Nail; course of action" , "Drawing-pin" , "(Of a sailing ship) alter course through the wind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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