tacking
/ˈtækɪŋ/
noun
- A sailing maneuver in which a boat turns its bow through the wind to change direction.
- During the race, the skipper called for a quick tacking sequence.
- Tacking requires careful coordination between the helmsman and the crew.
- The crew practiced tacking to sail upwind more efficiently.
- The act of fastening something lightly with small nails or stitches.
- The carpenter did a quick tacking of the trim before nailing it fully.
- She used tacking to hold the hem in place before sewing it permanently.
- Tacking the fabric to the frame made it easier to adjust the fit.
adjective
- Relating to a sailing maneuver that turns the bow through the wind.
- A tacking course requires constant adjustment of the sails.
- The tacking angle was too sharp, and the boat lost speed.
- They studied tacking techniques to improve their racing performance.