tack vs bearing

bearing vs tack

tack and bearing both are nouns.

tack is not an adjective while bearing is an adjective.

tack is a verb but bearing is not a verb.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of tack include aim, heading.

tack (noun)	bearing (noun)
sailing a zigzag course	a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
(nautical) the act of changing tack	heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
a short nail with a sharp point and a large head	dignified manner or conduct
gear for a horse	characteristic way of bearing one's body
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails	relevant relation or interconnection

tack (adjective)	bearing (adjective)
	(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

tack (verb)	bearing (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 tack and bearing

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