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tacking

UK
/ˈtækɪŋ/
US
/ˈtækɪŋ/
tacking down
tacking on
tacking up
tackingnoun
tackings
pl
Translations
bâtiEn couture, pour une couture provisoire à grands points.
The seamstress used tacking to hold the fabric in place before sewing the final seam.
La couturière a utilisé un bâti pour maintenir le tissu en place avant de coudre la couture finale.
virement de bordEn navigation, pour le changement de direction contre le vent.
The captain ordered tacking to navigate the narrow channel effectively.
Le capitaine a ordonné un virement de bord pour naviguer efficacement dans le chenal étroit.
Definitions
A method of temporarily joining pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches.
The seamstress used tacking to hold the fabric in place before sewing the final seam.
A sailing maneuver in which a vessel turns its bow into the wind to change direction.
The captain ordered tacking to navigate the narrow channel effectively.
Synonyms
sailing
course
direction
approach
method
tackinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtæk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtæk.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something involved in or relating to the act of tacking (sewing or sailing).
Translations
de bâtiEn couture, avec valeur relationnelle.
The tacking thread was removed after the seam was finished.
Le fil de bâti a été retiré une fois la couture terminée.
de virement de bordEn navigation, avec valeur relationnelle.
The tacking angle was adjusted to keep the boat moving efficiently.
L'angle de virement de bord a été ajusté pour maintenir le bateau en mouvement efficacement.
Definitions
Relating to or used for tacking, especially in sewing or sailing contexts.
The crew adjusted the tacking angle to maintain speed.
Synonyms
attached
affixed
fastened
pinned
appended
added
joined
secured
clinging
turning
veering
coming about
changing course
tackverb

tacking

ing-form

tacked
Past Simple
tacked
Past Participle
tacking
ing-form
UK
/tæk/
US
/tæk/
Translations
She tacked the poster to the wall.
Elle a punaisé l’affiche au mur.
virer de bordTermes de navigation.
The captain decided to tack the ship to avoid the storm.
Le capitaine a décidé de virer de bord pour éviter la tempête.
ajouterAvec l’idée d’ajout en supplément, souvent dans une construction avec une préposition ou un complément.
He tacked a few more items onto the shopping list.
Il a ajouté quelques articles de plus à la liste de courses.
bâtirTerme de couture.
The tailor tacked the lining to the jacket before finishing the seams.
Le tailleur a bâti la doublure sur la veste avant de terminer les coutures.
Definitions
To fasten or attach something with tacks or small nails.
She tacked the poster to the wall.
To change the course of a sailing vessel by turning its bow into and through the wind.
The captain decided to tack the ship to avoid the storm.
To add something as an extra or supplement.
He tacked a few more items onto the shopping list.
Sewing: to make temporary stitches (tacks) to hold fabric in place.
The tailor tacked the lining to the jacket before finishing the seams.
Synonyms
attach
fasten
affix
stick
join
bind
tacknoun
Definitions
A small, sharp-pointed nail, usually with a flat, broad head, used for fastening or attaching objects.
She used a tack to pin the poster to the wall.
A course or method of action, especially one that is different from a previous course.
The company decided to take a new tack in its marketing strategy.
The equipment used in horseback riding, such as saddles and bridles.
He spent the afternoon cleaning and organizing his horse tack.
A change in direction in sailing, made by turning the bow of the boat through the wind.
The sailor executed a tack to avoid the approaching storm.
A temporary, loose stitch used in sewing to hold layers of fabric together before the final stitching.
She put a tack in the hem to keep it in place while she sewed.
Nautical: the lower forward corner of a fore-and-aft sail or the rope attached to that corner.
The sail ripped near the tack during the heavy squall.
The property or quality of being adhesive; stickiness.
The glue must have sufficient tack to hold the veneer in place.
tackadjective
Definitions
Attributive, chiefly technical: adhesive or slightly sticky in quality.
Apply a tack coat to the asphalt to improve bonding.
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