tacking

Meanings

• the act of changing the direction of a sailing vessel by turning its bow through the wind

  - "The sailor tacked the boat to catch the wind from the other side."
  - "During a regatta, the sailors must tack their boats efficiently to stay in the race."

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Antonyms

wear

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Synonyms

change

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Rhymes

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tacking , hacking , packing

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Variants

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tack , tacked , tacker , tackers , tacking , tacks

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'tacquer', which means 'to touch, to feel'. The term was later adopted into English sailing terminology.

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1. jibing: Jibing is a sailing maneuver similar to tacking. However, during a jibe, the sailor turns the boat through the wind while the other sail (usually the jib) is being eased out and the other sail (usually the mainsail) is being brought in. Jibing is often used when sailing close to the wind, and it allows the sailor to maintain their direction while changing the sail configuration to better suit the wind conditions.

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Tacking is an essential skill for sailors. The ability to tack efficiently allows sailors to stay on course and maximize their speed. Tacking is often used to advantage during sailboat races, where a skilled sailor can use tacking to gain an edge over their competitors.

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