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tacking

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  1. 1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Tack Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose his claim. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. (nautical) the act of changing tack Source: wordnet
  5. 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. Source: webster
  6. 6. A union of securities given at different times, all of whichmust be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose hisclaim. Bouvier. Source: adambom
  7. 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) Source: ecdict

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