tacking

A noun with two distinct meanings: in sewing, it refers to a loose temporary stitch used to hold layers of fabric together; in nautical contexts, it refers to the act of changing a vessel's course by turning its bow through the wind.

ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: в шитье — это свободный временный стежок, используемый для скрепления слоев ткани; в морском контексте — это действие по изменению курса судна путем поворота его носа против ветра.esSustantivo con dos significados diferentes: en costura, es una puntada temporal y suelta que se usa para sujetar capas de tela antes de coser definitivamente; en náutica, es la acción de cambiar el rumbo de una embarcación girando su proa contra el viento.frNom désignant deux sens distincts : en couture, il s'agit d'un point libre et temporaire utilisé pour maintenir ensemble les épaisseurs de tissu ; en navigation, c'est l'action de changer la direction d'un navire en faisant passer son étrave face au vent.deSubstantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: In der Schneiderei ein loser, temporärer Stich, mit dem Stofflagen zusammengeheftet werden; in der Seefahrt das Manöver, bei dem ein Segelschiff seinen Kurs ändert, indem es den Bug durch den Wind dreht.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos principais: na costura, é o alinhavo, ponto provisório que prende camadas de tecido; na navegação, é a manobra de mudar o rumo do barco virando a proa contra o vento.zh该名词有两个主要含义：在缝纫中，指临时用粗线缝住布料各层的假缝；在航海术语中，指通过迎风转向来改变帆船航向的动作。arاسم له معنيان رئيسيان: في الخياطة هو غرزة مؤقتة تُستعمل لتثبيت طبقات القماش قبل الخياطة النهائية؛ وفي الملاحة البحرية هو تغيير اتجاه السفينة بالدوران حتى يصبح مقدمها مقابل الريح.

1. Temporary sewing stitch B2 formal

   A loose, temporary stitch used to hold layers of fabric together before final sewing.

   • She used tacking to hold the hem in place before sewing it permanently.
   • The tailor removed the tacking stitches after the final seam was sewn.
   • Tacking is essential for aligning patterns on delicate fabrics.

   ruНаметкаeshilvánfrfaufilagedeHeftstichptAlinhavozh假缝arتَسْبِيغ

   المرادفات: tack

2. Nautical maneuver B2 formal

   The act of changing a sailing vessel's direction by turning its bow through the wind.

   • The crew performed a smooth tacking to avoid the rocks.
   • Tacking is a fundamental skill for any sailor.
   • They spent the afternoon tacking back and forth across the bay.

   ruПоворот оверштагesVirada por avantefrvirement de borddeWendeptVirada por bordozh抢风转向arالمناورة الشراعية عبر الريح

• tackings plural form
• tackings' possessive plural form
• tacking's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening something with a small nail or pin, or changing direction in sailing or in a course of action.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по прикреплению чего-либо маленьким гвоздём или булавкой, или изменения направления в парусном спорте или в ходе действий.esVerbo que significa sujetar algo con clavos pequeños o alfileres, o cambiar de dirección, especialmente en navegación a vela o en el curso de una acción.frVerbe désignant l'action de fixer quelque chose avec un petit clou ou une épingle, ou encore l'action de changer de direction, notamment en navigation à voile ou dans le déroulement d'une action.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas mit einem kleinen Nagel oder einer Nadel zu befestigen, bzw. in der Segelschifffahrt oder im übertragenen Sinne die Richtung zu ändern.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de prender algo com um pequeno prego ou tachinha, ou de mudar de direção na vela ou no curso das ações.zh动词，指用图钉或大头针等把小物件钉住或固定，也指帆船时改变航向或调整行动方向。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تثبيت شيء ما بمسمار صغير أو دبوس، أو تغيير اتجاه السفينة الشراعية أو مسار العمل.

1. Fasten with tacks B1 formal

   To attach or secure something using small, sharp nails or pins.

   • She tacked the poster to the bulletin board.
   • He tacked the carpet down to prevent it from slipping.
   • The carpenter tacked the fabric onto the frame.

   ruПрикрепить кнопкамиesSujetar con tachuelasfrFixer avec des punaisesdeMit Reißzwecken befestigenptPrender com tachaszh用图钉固定arتثبيت بالمسامير

   المرادفات: affixattachfastenpinsecure

2. Turn into the wind B2 formal

   To change a sailing vessel's direction so that the bow points into the wind, often to change course.

   • The captain ordered the crew to tack to avoid the storm.
   • They tacked the boat sharply to catch the wind.
   • The sailor tacked repeatedly to navigate the narrow channel.

   ruПовернуть против ветраesvirar por avantefrVirer de bord (par le vent)deGegen den Wind drehenptVirar contra o ventozh迎风转向arالاستدارة نحو الريح

   المرادفات: beatchange coursecome aboutgo about

3. Create by assembling components B2 formal

   To construct or build something by putting parts or members together.

   • The team tacked together a prototype from spare parts.
   • She tacked a simple shelf using wood and nails.
   • They tacked a makeshift shelter from branches and leaves.

   ruСобратьesConstruir ensamblando componentesfrAssembler, construire par assemblagedeZusammenbauenptMontarzh组装arركّب

   المرادفات: assemblepieceput togetherset uptack together

4. Sew loosely with large stitches B2 formal

   To join pieces of fabric temporarily using long, loose stitches.

   • She tacked the hem before sewing it permanently.
   • The tailor tacked the sleeves to check the fit.
   • He tacked the patch onto the torn jeans.

   ruСметатьeshilvanarfrBâtir (en couture)deHeftenptAlinhavarzh粗缝arالتقبيط

   المرادفات: baste

5. Fix to; attach B1 formal

   To attach or add something to another object or surface.

   • He tacked a note to the door with a pin.
   • She tacked the ribbon onto the gift box.
   • The artist tacked the canvas to the wall.

   ruПрикрепитьessujetar con tachuelasfrFixer par pointsdeBefestigenptPrenderzh固定；附加arتثبيت

   المرادفات: affixattachfastenfixpinsecurestaple

   الأضداد: detachremove

6. Reverse direction or approach B2 formal

   To change one's course of action, attitude, or strategy.

   • The politician tacked to a more moderate stance after the backlash.
   • The company tacked its marketing strategy to appeal to younger audiences.
   • He tacked his approach to the problem after the initial failure.

   ruИзменить курсesCambiar de rumbo o estrategiafrChanger de capdeKurs ändernptMudar de rumozh改变方向arتغيير المسار

   المرادفات: alterchange coursepivotreorientshiftswitchturn aroundveerzigzag

   الأضداد: continuepersistremainstay

• tacked past participle
• tacked past simple
• tacking present participle
• tacks third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: tack on