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TACKING Synonyms

There are 34 synonyms of the word tacking. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word tacking. (close relations)
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binding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the capacity to attract and hold something

• strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration

• the act of applying a bandage

• one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

adjective satellite

• executed with proper legal authority

fastening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• the act of fastening things together

fixing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of putting something in working order again

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• the sterilization of an animal

• (histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body

joining
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

pinning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin

sticking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

affixing
verbv
noun

• a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form

verb

• stick or fasten to

• add to the very end

• attach or become attached to a stem word

appending
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• add to the very end

• fix to; attach

• state or say further

attaching
verbv
verb

• cause to be attached

• be attached; be in contact with

• become attached

• create social or emotional ties

• take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

connecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• make a logical or causal connection

• be or become joined or united or linked

• join by means of communication equipment

• land on or hit solidly

• join for the purpose of communication

• be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

• establish a rapport or relationship

• establish communication with someone

• plug into an outlet

• hit or play a ball successfully

securing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

alternate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• of leaves and branches etc; first on one side and then on the other in two ranks along an axis; not paired

noun

• someone who takes the place of another person

adjective satellite

• every second one of a series

• serving or used in place of another

• occurring by turns; first one and then the other

verb

• go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

• exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions

• be an understudy or alternate for a role

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

• do something in turns

append
verb, nounv, n
verb

• add to the very end

• fix to; attach

• state or say further

assemble
verbv
verb

• create by putting components or members together

• collect in one place

• get people together

baste
verbv
noun

• a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

verb

• cover with liquid before cooking

• strike violently and repeatedly

• sew together loosely, with large stitches

change
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

• a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

• the action of changing something

• the result of alteration or modification

• the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

• a thing that is different

• a different or fresh set of clothes

• coins of small denomination regarded collectively

• money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

• a difference that is usually pleasant

verb

• cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

• undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

• become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

• lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

• change clothes; put on different clothes

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• give to, and receive from, one another

• change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

• become deeper in tone

• remove or replace the coverings of

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

flip-flop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

• an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states

• a backward somersault

verb

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

interchange
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

• mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

verb

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• give to, and receive from, one another

• cause to change places

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

mainsheet
nounn
noun

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

Best Hypernyms For TACKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tacking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
aim appurtenance attach bearing create fasten fix gear heading join line make nail paraphernalia reverse sail sailing secure sew stitch turn
Phrases (3)
change by reversalchange of coursesew together

Alternatives for BINDING

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