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tack vs paraphernalia

paraphernalia vs tack

tack and paraphernalia both are nouns.

tack is a verb but paraphernalia is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tack Yes No Yes No
paraphernalia Yes No No No
As nouns, paraphernalia is a hypernym of tack; that is, paraphernalia is a word with a broader meaning than tack:
  • tack: gear for a horse
  • paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Other hypernyms of tack include appurtenance, gear.
tack (noun) paraphernalia (noun)
sailing a zigzag course equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
(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) paraphernalia (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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