Tacking — synonyms, definition

1. tacking (Noun)

4 synonyms
baste basting basting stitch tack
3 definitions

tacking (Noun) — A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.

tacking (Noun) — (nautical) the act of changing tack.

tacking (Noun) — Sailing a zigzag course.

4 types of
change of course embroidery stitch sailing sewing stitch

2. tacking (Verb)

15 synonyms
alternating appending assembling flip-flopping flipping hanging on interchanging piecing putting together setting up switching tacking on tacking together tagging on wearing round
6 definitions

tacking (Verb) — Fasten with tacks. ex. "tack the notice on the board"

tacking (Verb) — Turn into the wind. ex. "The sailors decided to tack the boat" ex. "The boat tacked"

tacking (Verb) — Create by putting components or members together. ex. "He tacked together some verses"

tacking (Verb) — Sew together loosely, with large stitches. ex. "tack a hem"

tacking (Verb) — Fix to; attach.

tacking (Verb) — Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).

17 types of
attaching bringing together changing by reversal creating fastening fixing joining making reversing running up sailing securing sewing sewing together stitching stitching up turning
13 types
comfiting compounding confecting confectioning configuring confusing drawinging pin jumbling mixing up reassembling rigging up subjoining thumbtacking
13 see also
comfiting compounding confecting confectioning configuring confusing drawinging pin jumbling mixing up reassembling rigging up subjoining thumbtacking
4 topics
boat navigation pilotage piloting