tacking

Meanings

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
• (nautical) the act of changing tack
• fasten with tacks
• turn into the wind
• create by putting components or members together
• sew together loosely, with large stitches
• fix to; attach
• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Synonyms

alternate, append, assemble, baste, basting, basting stitch, flip, flip-flop, hang on, interchange, piece, put together, set up, switch, tack, tack on, tack together, tag on, wear round