tack vs change of course

change of course vs tack

tack and change of course both are nouns.

tack is a verb but change of course is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tack	Yes	No	Yes	No
change of course	Yes	No	No	No

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

tack: (nautical) the act of changing tack
change of course: a change in the direction that you are moving

tack (noun)	change of course (noun)
sailing a zigzag course	a change in the direction that you are moving
(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

tack (verb)	change of course (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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