tacking

ˈtækɪŋ
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Translation of tacking into German,

Noun

1.

sewing

TECH.
temporary stitches to hold fabric layers together
TECH.
Heftstiche Heften
  • She used tacking to hold the dress pieces.Sie benutzte Heftstiche, um die Kleiderstücke zusammenzuhalten.
2.

maritime

TECH.
the act of changing direction by adjusting sails
TECH.
Wenden nKreuzen
  • Tacking was necessary to navigate the narrow channel.Wenden war notwendig, um den engen Kanal zu navigieren.

Adjective

1.

sewing

TECH.
related to temporary sewing stitches
TECH.
  • The tacking stitches were removed after the fitting.Die Heftstiche wurden nach der Anprobe entfernt.
2.

maritime

TECH.
involving the maneuver of changing tack
TECH.
drehend manövrierend
  • The tacking maneuver was executed smoothly by the crew.Das Wende-Manöver wurde von der Crew reibungslos ausgeführt.
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  • tacking: temporary stitches to hold fabric layers together
    (sewing) Heftstiche

Synonyms and analogies of tacking in English

Examples of tacking in a sentence

  • The tailor used tacking for the initial fitting.
  • Tacking is crucial during a regatta.
  • The sailors practiced tacking in the open sea.
  • The tacking of the fabric was done neatly.
  • She supervised the tacking of the decorations.
  • Tacking was used to extend the lease period.
tack
tæk
Noun
1.

hardware

small nail with a flat head
Reißnagel mReißzwecke f
  • He used a tack to pin the note on the board..Er benutzte einen Reißnagel, um die Notiz an der Tafel zu befestigen
2.

strategy

approach or method in dealing with something
  • Her tack in handling the issue was very effective..Ihre Methode zur Lösung des Problems war sehr effektiv
3.

horse gear

TECH.
equipment for horses
TECH.
Zaumzeug nPferdegeschirr nReitausrüstung
  • The stable is full of tack for riding.Der Stall ist voller Zaumzeug zum Reiten.
Verb
1.

construction

tr.
fasten with small sharp nails
tr.
  • She decided to tack the poster to the wall..Sie beschloss, das Poster an die Wand zu nageln
2.

sailing

intr.TECH.
change direction when sailing
intr.TECH.
  • The boat will tack to the northeast with the wind..Das Boot wird mit dem Wind nach Nordosten wenden
3.

equestrian

tr.TECH.
prepare a horse for riding
tr.TECH.
satteln zurechtmachen vorbereiten
  • She tacked up the horse before the race.Sie sattelte das Pferd vor dem Rennen.
4.

sewing

tr.TECH.
sew with temporary stitches
tr.TECH.
  • She tacked the fabric pieces together.Sie heftete die Stoffstücke zusammen.

Expressions with tack: examples in English and translations in German

mit Nägeln sichern
He used small nails to tack down the carpet.
anheften
anpinnen
They will tack up the fabric before sewing.
Ansatz
Strategie
We need to take a different tack to solve this issue.
hinzufügen
anfügen
She decided to tack on a few more details.
scharfsinnig
blitzgescheit
She is sharp as a tack in every meeting.
einen anderen Weg einschlagen
If this doesn't work, let's try a different tack.

Translations of "tacking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieWendenf.

Each tacking sequence required teamwork and communication among the sailors on board.

Jede Wende erforderte Teamwork und Kommunikation unter den Matrosen an Bord.

dasHeftennn.

Extra hand tacking and sewing on thumbholes for a clean finish.

Zusätzliche Hand Heften und nähen auf Thumbholes für eine saubere Oberfläche.

dasAnheftennn.

Careful tacking kept the loose wiring tucked safely against the wall.

Sorgfältiges Anheften hielt die losen Kabel sicher an der Wand.

dasAufkreuzennn.

Note that journeys to the north may take longer time by eventual tacking.

Beachten Sie aber, dass Fahrten nach Norden durch eventuelles Aufkreuzen länger dauern können.

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Other translations for tacking:

  • Festnagelnn.

tacking: Examples and translations in context

They mastered tacking and quickly sailed in the direction of the markers.

Sie meisterten das Wenden und segelten schnell in Richtung der Markierungen.

The race strategy included frequent tacking to maintain an optimal heading.

Die Rennstrategie beinhaltete häufiges Wenden, um den optimalen Kurs zu halten.

Her tacking skill impressed everyone as she expertly dodged the obstacles ahead.

Ihre Wenden beeindruckten alle, als sie geschickt den Hindernissen auswich.

The secret to successful sailing is mastering the technique of tacking with precision.

Das Geheimnis des erfolgreichen Segelns liegt in der Beherrschung der Wende mit Präzision.

After several attempts at tacking, we finally found our way around the buoy.

Nach mehreren Versuchen mit dem Wenden fanden wir schließlich unseren Weg um die Boje.

In open water, tacking provides sailors with flexibility to adapt their paths.

Auf offener See bietet das Wenden den Seglern die Flexibilität, ihre Wege anzupassen.

The captain shouted instructions for a tacking maneuver as the storm approached.

Der Kapitän rief Anweisungen für ein Wenden aus, als sich der Sturm näherte.

As the storm approached, tacking helped us change our course rapidly.

Als der Sturm nahte, half uns das Wenden, den Kurs schnell zu ändern.

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