tacking

• Substantiv 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.

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.

1. Temporary sewing stitchB2formal

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

   Heftstich

   • 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.

   Synonymetack

2. Nautical maneuverB2formal

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

   Wende

   • 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.

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas mit einem kleinen Nagel oder einer Nadel zu befestigen, bzw. in der Segelschifffahrt oder im übertragenen Sinne die Richtung zu ändern.

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.

1. Fasten with tacksB1formal

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

   Mit Reißzwecken befestigen

   • 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.

   Synonymeaffixattachfastenpinsecure

2. Turn into the windB2formal

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

   Gegen den Wind drehen

   • 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.

   Synonymebeatchange coursecome aboutgo about

3. Create by assembling componentsB2formal

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

   Zusammenbauen

   • 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.

   Synonymeassemblepieceput togetherset uptack together

4. Sew loosely with large stitchesB2formal

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

   Heften

   • 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.

   Synonymebaste

5. Fix to; attachB1formal

   To attach or add something to another object or surface.

   Befestigen

   • 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.

   Synonymeaffixattachfastenfixpinsecurestaple

   Antonymedetachremove

6. Reverse direction or approachB2formal

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

   Kurs ändern

   • 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.

   Synonymealterchange coursepivotreorientshiftswitchturn aroundveerzigzag

   Antonymecontinuepersistremainstay

Phrasal-Variantentack on