carpet tack vs tack

tack vs carpet tack

carpet tack and tack both are nouns.

carpet tack is not a verb while tack is a verb.

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

As nouns, tack is a hypernym of carpet tack; that is, tack is a word with a broader meaning than carpet tack:

carpet tack: a tack used to nail down carpets
tack: a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

carpet tack (noun)	tack (noun)
a tack used to nail down carpets	sailing a zigzag course
	(nautical) the act of changing tack
	a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
	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

carpet tack (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 carpet tack and tack

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