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shroud vs tack

tack vs shroud

shroud and tack both are nouns.

shroud and tack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shroud Yes No Yes No
tack Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shroud and tack are synonyms defined as:
  • shroud 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 shroud include mainsheet, sheet, weather sheet.
shroud (noun) tack (noun)
burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped sailing a zigzag course
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind (nautical) the act of changing tack
a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute 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
shroud (verb) tack (verb)
wrap in a shroud reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
cover as if with a shroud fasten with tacks
form a cover like a shroud sew together loosely, with large stitches
fix to; attach
create by putting components or members together
turn into the wind
Difference between shroud and tack

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