tacking — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

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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   Esempi

   Altri esempi (1)

   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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Sostantivo

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

   Sinonimi

   bastebastingbasting stitch

   Termini più generali

   sewing stitchembroidery stitch

2. (nautical) the act of changing tack

   Sinonimi

   tack

   Termini più generali

   change of course