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95% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together • (nautical) the act of changing tack | ||||||||
46% | 4 | Sail a boat zigzag | ||||||
noun • the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails • a short nail with a sharp point and a large head • gear for a horse • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • (nautical) the act of changing tack • sailing a zigzag course verb • 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) | ||||||||
34% | 8 | Sail that allows a boat to sail faster downwind | ||||||
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Nautical Technique To Sail A Boat In A Zigzag Manner Crossword Clue
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TACKING with a confidence score of 95%.
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Clue | Source | |
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1 | Height of a sail; a group of nautical flags raised as a signal; or, a capstan, pulley, winch or other lifting device
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
29 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 29 Apr 2023 |
2 | Helped sail a boat
New York Times -
24 Jan 1996 | New York Times / 24 Jan 1996 |
3 | Nautical hazards means one shortens sail
The Guardian Cryptic -
01 May 2006 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 May 2006 |
4 | Nautical technique used to zigzag against the wind | |
5 | Sail a boat zigzag
New York Times -
10 Nov 1992 | New York Times / 10 Nov 1992 |
6 | Sail a zigzag course
New York Times -
12 Apr 2000 | New York Times / 12 Apr 2000 |
7 | Sail that allows a boat to sail downwind |