tacking
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Definition
- Noun:
- (Nautical) The act of changing tack: In sailing, this refers to the maneuver of turning a sailing vessel's bow through the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the boat to the other.
- A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together: A long, loose stitch used in sewing or tailoring to temporarily hold fabric pieces in place before permanent sewing.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Nautical):
- The frequent tacking was necessary to sail upwind.
- The crew practiced their tacking technique in the bay.
- Noun (Sewing):
- She used tacking to hold the hem before sewing it permanently.
- Remove the tacking stitches after you finish the seam.
Advanced Usage
- "Tacking on" (as a concept): The noun "tacking" can conceptually relate to the idea of adding something in a temporary or provisional manner, similar to the sewing stitch.
- The last clause felt like a mere tacking on to the contract.
Variants and Related Words
- Tack (verb/noun): The base word. As a verb: to change the course of a sailing vessel by turning its bow into the wind; to fasten or attach temporarily. As a noun: a sailing course; a small, sharp nail; a direction or approach.
- Tacked (verb, past tense): Past tense and past participle of "tack".
- The sailor tacked the boat skillfully.
Synonyms
- (Nautical): Coming about, changing course.
- (Sewing): Basting, running stitch (temporary).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Tack on (to something): To add something extra, often in a careless or temporary way.
- They decided to tack on an extra day to their vacation.
- A service charge was tacked on to the bill.
Related Idioms
- To tack (or change tack): To adopt a different method or approach to dealing with a situation.
- After the plan failed, they decided to change tack and try a simpler method.
Noun
- (nautical) the act of changing tack
- a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together