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Tacking (Noun)

A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She used a loose tacking stitch to hold the lining in place while she worked on the rest of the garment.
The tailor applied a series of tacking stitches to keep the interlining from shifting during construction.
To prevent distortion, the quilter used a long tacking stitch to baste the multi-layered sections together.
Before permanent sewing, a tacking stitch helped align the various components of the intricate embroidery design.
The seamstress used a quick tacking stitch to secure the delicate silk fabric in preparation for further assembly.

(nautical) the act of changing tack.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The crew struggled with the tacking maneuver in the strong winds and heavy seas.
Tacking was a crucial skill for sailors to master in order to navigate through narrow channels.
The sailor's expertise in tacking allowed the boat to make sharp turns and avoid the rocky shoreline.
The tacking process was slow and laborious due to the large size of the sailboat.
After several failed attempts at tacking, the crew finally managed to turn the boat around and head back to shore.