English noun: tacking | |||
1. | tacking (artifact) a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together | ||
Synonyms | baste, basting, basting stitch | ||
Broader (hypernym) | embroidery stitch, sewing stitch | ||
2. | tacking (act) (nautical) the act of changing tack | ||
Synonyms | tack | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change of course | ||
Domain category | navigation, sailing, seafaring | ||