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English noun: tacking

1. tacking (artifact) a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together


Synonymsbaste, basting, basting stitch


Broader (hypernym)embroidery stitch, sewing stitch

2. tacking (act) (nautical) the act of changing tack


Synonymstack


Broader (hypernym)change of course


Domain categorynavigation, sailing, seafaring









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