tacking

(noun) a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together. Synonyms: baste, basting, basting stitch.

(noun) (nautical) the act of changing tack. Synonyms: tack.

(verb) fasten with tacks. Synonyms: tack. Example: "Tack the notice on the board."

(verb) turn into the wind. Synonyms: tack, wear round. Examples: "The sailors decided to tack the boat." "The boat tacked."

(verb) create by putting components or members together. Synonyms: assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together. Examples: "She pieced a quilt." "He tacked together some verses." "They set up a committee."

(verb) sew together loosely, with large stitches. Synonyms: baste, tack. Example: "Baste a hem."

(verb) fix to; attach. Synonyms: append, tag on, tack on, tack, hang on. Example: "Append a charm to the necklace."

(verb) reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action). Synonyms: interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop.