bearing vs tack

tack vs bearing

bearing and tack both are nouns.

bearing is an adjective but tack is not an adjective.

bearing is not a verb while tack is a verb.

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

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

bearing: 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

bearing (noun)	tack (noun)
a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily	sailing a zigzag course
heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield	(nautical) the act of changing tack
dignified manner or conduct	a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
characteristic way of bearing one's body	gear for a horse
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies	(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
relevant relation or interconnection	the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

bearing (adjective)	tack (adjective)
(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

bearing (verb)	tack (verb)
	reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
	fasten with tacks
	sew together loosely, with large stitches
	fix to; attach
	create by putting components or members together
	turn into the wind

Difference between bearing and tack

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