tacking — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.

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2. The act of changing tack.

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3. A union of securities given at different times, all of which must be redeemed before an intermediate purchaser can interpose a claim.

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   The English doctrine of tacking was first solemnly established in Marsh v . Lee , under the assistance of Sir Matthew Hale , who compared the operation to a plank in shipwreck gained by the last mortgagee

4. The joining together of consecutive periods of possession of property, especially between squatters in cases of adverse possession.

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Substantiv

1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

   Synonyme

   bastebastingbasting stitch

   Oberbegriffe

   sewing stitchembroidery stitch

2. (nautical) the act of changing tack

   Synonyme

   tack

   Oberbegriffe

   change of course