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- [tak]
- /tæk/
- /tæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tak]
- /tæk/
Definitions of tacking word
- noun tacking a short, sharp-pointed nail, usually with a flat, broad head. 1
- noun tacking Nautical. a rope for extending the lower forward corner of a course. the lower forward corner of a course or fore-and-aft sail. the heading of a sailing vessel, when sailing close-hauled, with reference to the wind direction. a course run obliquely against the wind. one of the series of straight runs that make up the zigzag course of a ship proceeding to windward. 1
- noun tacking a course of action or conduct, especially one differing from some preceding or other course. 1
- noun tacking one of the movements of a zigzag course on land. 1
- noun tacking a stitch, especially a long stitch used in fastening seams, preparatory to a more thorough sewing. 1
- noun tacking a fastening, especially of a temporary kind. 1
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Origin of tacking
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (noun) Middle English tak buckle, clasp, nail (later, tack); cognate with German Zacke prong, Dutch tak twig; (v.) Middle English tacken to attach, derivative of the noun; see tache, attach
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Parts of speech for Tacking
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tacking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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