inclining vs nod

inclining and nod both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
inclining	Yes	No	No	No
nod	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

Other hyponyms of inclining include bob, stoop.

inclining (noun)	nod (noun)
the act of inclining; bending forward	the act of nodding the head
	a sign of assent or salutation or command

inclining (verb)	nod (verb)
	be almost asleep
	let the head fall forward through drowsiness
	lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
	express or signify by nodding
	sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion