paraphernalia vs tack

tack vs paraphernalia

paraphernalia and tack both are nouns.

paraphernalia is not a verb while tack is a verb.

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

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

paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
tack: gear for a horse

Other hyponyms of paraphernalia include fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle, kit, outfit, regalia, rig, rigging, tackle, saddlery, stable gear.

paraphernalia (noun)	tack (noun)
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.	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

paraphernalia (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

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