Thesaurus: tacking

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Tack
2. n. A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose his claim.
3. n. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
4. n. (nautical) the act of changing tack
5. A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose his claim. Bouvier. Note: The doctrine of tacking is not recognized in American law. Kent.
6. A union of securities given at different times, all of whichmust be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose hisclaim. Bouvier.
7. n:100 n a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together n (nautical) the act of changing tack v fasten with tacks v turn into the wind v create by putting components or members together v sew together loosely, with large stitches v fix to; attach v reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)