Synonyms for tacking

Most common

baste · basting · barring

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.

Related words

Phrases

tacking boom

Forms

Plural

tackings → bastings, bastes, barrings…

Example sentences

• baste You need to baste the meat while cooking it.
• barring We'll be home by sunset barring accidents.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

baste¹

7 letters

barring², basting²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (barring² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

louvoiement