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rig up vs tack

tack vs rig up

rig up is not a noun while tack is a noun.

rig up and tack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rig up No No Yes No
tack Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tack is a hypernym of rig up; that is, tack is a word with a broader meaning than rig up:
  • rig up: erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure
  • tack: create by putting components or members together
Other hypernyms of rig up include assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack together.
rig up (noun) tack (noun)
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
rig up (verb) tack (verb)
erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure 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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