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tacking

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: tacking

1
 n
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
2
 n
(nautical) the act of changing tack
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: tacking
1

n a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

Synonyms:
baste, basting, basting stitch
Type of:
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
2

n (nautical) the act of changing tack

Synonyms:
tack
Type of:
change of course
a change in the direction that you are moving
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