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tacking

/ˈtækɪŋ/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

  2. noun

    (nautical) the act of changing tack

  3. verb

    fasten with tacks

    tack the notice on the board

  4. verb

    turn into the wind

    The sailors decided to tack the boat

  5. verb

    create by putting components or members together

    She pieced a quilt

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