tack vs mainsheet

mainsheet vs tack

tack and mainsheet both are nouns.

tack is a verb but mainsheet is not a verb.

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

As nouns, tack and mainsheet are synonyms defined as:

tack and mainsheet: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

Other synonyms of tack include sheet, shroud, weather sheet.

tack (noun)	mainsheet (noun)
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 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)	mainsheet (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 mainsheet

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