Tacking and Tack

Tacking

Tacking noun - (nautical) the act of changing tack.

Tack is a synonym for tacking. In some cases you can use "Tack" instead the word "Tacking" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: tack, tacky, tacked

Tack

Tack noun - (nautical) the act of changing tack.

Tacking is a synonym for tack. You can use "Tacking" instead a noun "Tack".

Nearby Words: tacky, tacked, tacking
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