tacking noun. ['takɪŋ] L17.
[from TACK verb¹ + -ING¹.]
The action of TACK verb¹; esp. (a) Nautical the action of making a tack or a series of tacks in a sailing vessel whilst beating to windward; (b) joining or fastening together, esp. in a slight or temporary manner. Also, something which is tacked or joined on; a series of long temporary stitches or tacks.
tacking-cotton, tacking-thread, etc.
■ C. Francis Winds around Britain blow from the west or south-west, necessitating tacking (or zigzagging). attrib.:

Comb.:
tacking iron Photography a tool used for attaching tissue etc. to a print or mount by the application of heat at chosen points.

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