mainsheet vs tack

tack vs mainsheet

mainsheet and tack both are nouns.

mainsheet is not a verb while tack is a verb.

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

As nouns, mainsheet and tack are synonyms defined as:

mainsheet and tack: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

Other synonyms of mainsheet include sheet, shroud, weather sheet.

mainsheet (noun)	tack (noun)
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind	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

mainsheet (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 mainsheet and tack

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