Burden rate is defined as the total indirect contract costs, calculated as a percentage of the construction company's direct labor. In other words, for every dollar of direct labor allocated to a contract, burden is applied as a percentage of the direct labor. But before a contactor can accurately calculate burden rate, all contract costs assumed by the company must be fully accounted for and factored into the final burden rate equation.
tack (plural tacks) 1  A small nail with a flat head. 2  A thumbtack. ( 3 sewing) A loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth. ( nautical) The lower corner on the leading edge of a sail relative to the direction of the 1  wind. (nautical) A course or heading that enables a sailing vessel to head upwind.
Tack: Refers to the equipment of a riding horse-saddle, bridle, etc. Short for tackle.. War bridle: An emergency bridle made of rope. There is a wealth of jargon used throughout the horse world. This is especially true when discussing equine saddles, bits, bridles, and other tack supplies. Learning this vocubulary allows you to better understand articles, event language, and what trainers, farriers, veterinarians, and other horse owners are saying.