aim vs tack

aim and tack both are nouns.

aim and tack both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
aim	Yes	No	Yes	No
tack	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tack is a hyponym of aim; that is, tack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aim:

aim: the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
tack: the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

aim (noun)	tack (noun)
the action of directing something at an object	sailing a zigzag course
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions	(nautical) the act of changing tack
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)	a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies	gear for a horse
	(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
	the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

aim (verb)	tack (verb)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal	reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
propose or intend	fasten with tacks
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public	sew together loosely, with large stitches
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal	fix to; attach
move into a desired direction of discourse	create by putting components or members together
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards	turn into the wind
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Difference between aim and tack

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