Tacking

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Meanings of Tacking

   
Verb
  • To use a small nail with a flat head to hold something in place.
  • To sew pieces of cloth together with loose stitches that can be easily taken out.
  • To change the direction of a boat by turning its front into the wind.
  • To add something extra to something else, like adding a toy to your backpack.
  • To put a tack on a horse, usually to prepare it for riding.
   
Noun
  • Loose stitches used to hold fabric together temporarily.
  • 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.

   

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Translations for the word: Tacking

   
hindi
टैकिंग

Tacking

टैकिंग (Tacking) - नाव में

Tacking - naav mein

टैकिंग (Tacking) - खेल में

Tacking - khel mein

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Tacking

change
   

Antonyms for the word: Tacking

wear
   

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).