tacking

1. (countable, uncountable)Loose temporary stitches in dressmaking etc.

   a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together

2. (countable, uncountable)The act of changing tack.

   (nautical) the act of changing tack

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

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

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