tacking

English

Noun

tacking (countable and uncountable; plural tackings)

1. loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc
2. (nautical) the act of changing tack
3. (law) 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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Translations

act of changing tack

• Finnish: käännös (fi), venda (fi)

Verb

tacking

1. Present participle of tack.