Tacking
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Meanings of Tacking
Verb
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To use a small nail with a flat head to hold something in place.
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To sew pieces of cloth together with loose stitches that can be easily taken out.
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To change the direction of a boat by turning its front into the wind.
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To add something extra to something else, like adding a toy to your backpack.
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To put a tack on a horse, usually to prepare it for riding.
Noun
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Loose stitches used to hold fabric together temporarily.
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The action of changing direction on a boat.
Explanation of the word: Tacking
Tacking is when a boat sails in a zigzag way to go against the wind. It helps the boat move forward even when the wind is blowing the other way.
Translations for the word: Tacking
टैकिंग (Tacking) - नाव में
Tacking - naav mein
टैकिंग (Tacking) - खेल में
Tacking - khel mein
Synonyms for the word: Tacking
Antonyms for the word: Tacking
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Tacking
Tacking means to change direction while sailing by turning the front of the boat into the wind.
You pronounce 'tacking' like this: 'tak-ing'.
The word 'tacking' comes from the Old English word 'tacian', which means to fasten or attach.
The word 'tacking' in Hindi is 'टैकिंग' (ṭaikaṅg).