Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
rattening — The practice of concealing the tools of a workingman for the purpose of compelling him to join a labor union, a statutory offense in some jurisdictions … Ballentine's law dictionary
rattening — rattˈening noun (found earlier than verb) • • • Main Entry: ↑ratten … Useful english dictionary
sabotage — n 1. treachery, subversion, treason; impairment, damage, harm, hurt, detriment, mischief, Brit. Inf. rattening; disablement, incapacitation. v 2. subvert, undermine, sap, sap the foundations of [s.t.]; hurt, harm, impair, damage; incapacitate,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
rat´ten|er — rat|ten «RAT uhn», transitive verb. 1. to damage or destroy (work, tools, machinery). 2. to frighten or coerce an employer or workman. –v.i. to practice rattening. ╂[perhaps related to rat (because of the rodent s frequent destructive habits)]… … Useful english dictionary
rat|ten — «RAT uhn», transitive verb. 1. to damage or destroy (work, tools, machinery). 2. to frighten or coerce an employer or workman. –v.i. to practice rattening. ╂[perhaps related to rat (because of the rodent s frequent destructive habits)]… … Useful english dictionary
