tacking

The word “tacking” has 2 syllables: tack-ing.

It's pronounced as /tækɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for tacking?

In the thesaurus, “tacking” has 40 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tacking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tacking

adhering
affix
affixing
attaching
bolting
cinching
clamping
clasping
clenching
clinching
clipping
deviating
fasten
glueing
gluing
hanging
harnessing
lashing
latching
nail
nailing
paste
pasting
pin
pinning
plastering
riveting
screwing
shackling
stapling
sticking
stitch
strapping
tackling
tangent
tieing
toggling
tying
yoking
zigzagging

Antonyms for tacking

detach
detaching
disconnecting
dissociating
dividing
divorcing
let go
loosen
parting
release
separating
severing
splitting
undoing
unfasten
unfastening
unhooking

Meanings of tacking

verb

To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
To sew/stich with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth).
To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.
To add something as an extra item.
Often paired with "up", to place the tack on a horse.

noun

Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.
The act of changing tack.
A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose a claim.
The joining together of consecutive periods of possession of property, especially between squatters in cases of adverse possession.

Example Sentences

The sailor skillfully navigated the turbulent waters by constantly tacking.
She deftly maneuvered the sailboat, smoothly tacking against the changing winds.
The chess player surprised his opponent by suddenly tacking in a different direction.
The pilot demonstrated expertise in tacking the small aircraft through challenging airspace.
The political campaign was constantly tacking to address the evolving concerns of voters.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tacking, such as: adhering, affix, affixing, attaching, bolting, cinching, clamping.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.