tacking

NOUN
7 LETTERS · STARTS WITH T

tacking is a valid 7-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
T1A1C3K5I1N1G2
1 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 2 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING

What does tacking mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

(nautical) the act of changing tack.

SYNONYMS
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2

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