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PRONUNCIATION OF TACKING STITCH

tacking stitch  [ˈtækɪŋ stɪtʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TACKING STITCH

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Tacking stitch is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TACKING STITCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of tacking stitch in the English dictionary

The definition of tacking stitch in the dictionary is a long, loose, temporary stitch used in dressmaking, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TACKING STITCH


backstitch
ˈbækˌstɪtʃ
blanket-stitch
ˈblæŋkətˌstɪtʃ
blind-stitch
ˈblaɪndstɪtʃ
cable-stitch
ˈkeɪbəlˌstɪtʃ
chain-stitch
ˈtʃeɪnˌstɪtʃ
featherstitch
ˈfɛðəˌstɪtʃ
hemstitch
ˈhɛmˌstɪtʃ
kettle-stitch
ˈketəlˌstɪtʃ
lockstitch
ˈlɒkˌstɪtʃ
machine-stitch
məˌʃiːnˈstɪtʃ
restitch
ˌriːˈstɪtʃ
slip-stitch
ˈslɪpˌstɪtʃ
stitch
stɪtʃ
tich
tɪtʃ
titch
tɪtʃ
topstitch
ˈtɒpstɪtʃ
unstitch
ʌnˈstɪtʃ
whipstitch
ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ
wholestitch
ˈhəʊlˌstɪtʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TACKING STITCH

tack welding
tackboard
tacker
tacket
tackety
tackey
tackier
tackies
tackiest
tackifier
tackify
tackily
tackiness
tacking
tackle
tackler
tackless
tacksman
tacksmen
tacky

WORDS THAT END LIKE TACKING STITCH

blanket stitch
blind stitch
buttonhole stitch
cable stitch
chain stitch
cross-stitch
darning stitch
drop a stitch
garter stitch
herringbone stitch
knit stitch
lock stitch
machine stitch
moss stitch
on-off switch
purl stitch
running stitch
satin stitch
slip stitch
stocking stitch
tent stitch

Synonyms and antonyms of tacking stitch in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tacking stitch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TACKING STITCH

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The translations of tacking stitch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tacking stitch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

套结缝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puntada viradas
570 millions of speakers

English

tacking stitch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tacking सिलाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تغير اتجاهها غرزة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лавируя стежка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ponto aderência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সেলাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

point de pointage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tusukan stitch
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Heftstich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タックステッチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시침 스티치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tacking stitch
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tacking khâu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தைத்து தையல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिवणे टॅकिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ilmek dikiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

virata punto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sklejaniu ściegu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лавіруючи стібка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

capsare cusătură
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στερέωση βελονιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tacking steek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tacking söm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vinne sting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tacking stitch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TACKING STITCH»

The term «tacking stitch» is barely ever used and occupies the 206.355 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TACKING STITCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tacking stitch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TACKING STITCH»

Discover the use of tacking stitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tacking stitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ribbon Embroidery: With 178 Iron-On Transfers
Long Stem Fly Stitch The tacking stitch is longer and is sometime twisted. Lazy Daisy Stitch This is similar to the Fly Stitch. Make the stitch with the ribbon under the tip of the needle, pull through, and tack with a small stitch. Long Stem Lazy ...
J. Marsha Michler, 1997
2
The Magic of Crazy Quilting: A Complete Resource for ...
Come up at A. Stitch from B to C. Finish with a short tacking stitch. This stitch can be varied by using a French Knot, or smaller Lazy Daisy for the tacking stitch, or by making a smaller Lazy Daisy inside a larger one. A Bullion stitch can also be ...
Marsha Michler, 2011
3
Crazy Quilt Décor: 50+ Projects for Any Room in Your Home
Stitch vertically with the thread under the needle. Pull through and repeat. End with a short tacking stitch. Bullion Stitch Begin by making a stitch but do not pull through. Wrap the thread around the needle enough times to equal the length of the ...
J. Marsha Michler, 2011
4
Big Book of Quilting: Hundreds of Tips, Tricks & Techniques
.f/yf/'/f/c/, rw/.j/lr/ft/fe/yfac/tf* FLY StITCI I. Come up at A, and stitch from B to C. Finish with a short tacking stitch. The Fly Stitch can be varied by making the tacking stitch differently-use a French Knot, a small Lazy Daisy, or continue the tacking ...
‎2005
5
Integrated Science and Technology: Materials and Processes
Tacking stitch These stitches are quick and easy to make. Use tacking stitches to hold the fabric together before you sew it with a stronger permanent stitch. Use large running stitches for tacking. To take the tacking out, cut the thread at one ...
Peter Oxenham, USWE (South Africa, Programme for Technological Careers, Rassie Erasmus, 1999
6
Crazy Quilts by Machine
1. With the needle held hori- zontally, first take a stitch at one side, then the other of an imaginary line, working downward. 2. End with a short tacking stitch. Feather Stitch Work the Feather Stitch along seams and to indicate fern-like foliage. 1.
J Marsha Michler, 2000
7
Embroidery Basics: A NeedleKnowledge Book
Tulip. Stitch. The tulip stitch is a single stitch that can be used individually, worked in rows, or used as a scattered filling stitch. To make this stitch, work a single detached chain stitched with an extra-long tacking stitch (the tacking stitch ...
Cheryl Fall, 2013
8
Sam Hawkins Cross Stitch Seasons
On one rectangle of Jobelan oversew the edges, and make a tacking stitch 7cm ( 23/4in) from one short edge, and halfway between the long edges. 2 Start stitching from the centre of the design at the point on the fabric marked with a tacking ...
Sam Hawkins, 2005
9
A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting
Flat tacking: A term applied to the temporary tacking stitch used to secure two flat pieces of fabric together when backing one layer with another. This kind of tacking should be carried out flat on a table. Tailor's tacks: This is a traditional way of ...
Lara Flecker, 2013
10
Bead Embroidery The Complete Guide: Bring New Dimension to ...
Make a loop and tack it down with a small vertical stitch, making a V-shape. Beads: Beads work well in this stitch. Add several beads to the tacking stitch, making it longer, or keep it short and the beads will stand out from the surface in an arch.
Jane Davis, 2005

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TACKING STITCH»

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Simple T-Shirt
Pin and then stitch the shoulder seams and side seams. ... Stitch close to the turned-in edge. ... Topstitch from the right side, then remove the tacking stitches. 7. «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
2
More restrained season expected
Others pieces in next year's releases include classic styles with tacking stitch and swing coats with kick pleats in contrasting colours. "The style is subtle and ... «Otago Daily Times, Sep 08»

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