tack vs aim

tack and aim both are nouns.

tack and aim both are verbs.

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

As nouns, aim is a hypernym of tack; that is, aim is a word with a broader meaning than tack:

tack: the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
aim: the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

Other hypernyms of tack include bearing, heading.

tack (noun)	aim (noun)
sailing a zigzag course	the action of directing something at an object
(nautical) the act of changing tack	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
a short nail with a sharp point and a large head	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
gear for a horse	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
(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

tack (verb)	aim (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
fasten with tacks	propose or intend
sew together loosely, with large stitches	specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
fix to; attach	direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
create by putting components or members together	move into a desired direction of discourse
turn into the wind	point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Difference between tack and aim

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