tacking (Meaning)
tacking (n)
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
(nautical) the act of changing tack
tacking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Tack
tacking (n.)
A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose his claim.
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tacking Sentence Examples
- The sailboat tacked against the headwind to gain forward momentum.
- The ship's captain ordered the crew to tack to port to avoid the shoal.
- The weaver expertly tacked the warp threads onto the loom.
- The tailor tacked the hem of the dress temporarily to ensure precision.
- The carpenter tacked the wood panels together to create a sturdy frame.
- The graphic designer tacked the sketch onto the wall for inspiration.
- The student tacked the notes onto a bulletin board for easy reference.
- The nurse tacked the bandage onto the patient's wound.
- The hiker tacked a piece of paper with a map onto a tree to mark his location.
- The police officer tacked the suspect's photo onto a bulletin board as part of an investigation.
FAQs About the word tacking
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together, (nautical) the act of changing tackof Tack, A union of securities given at different times, a
deviating,zigzagging, swerving, turning,diverging, veering, swinging, wheeling, turning back, detouring
severing, disconnecting, parting, undoing, separating, splitting, severing, undoing, splitting, unhooking
The sailboat tacked against the headwind to gain forward momentum.
The ship's captain ordered the crew to tack to port to avoid the shoal.
The weaver expertly tacked the warp threads onto the loom.
The tailor tacked the hem of the dress temporarily to ensure precision.
