tack vs tacking

tacking vs tack

tack and tacking both are nouns.

tack is a verb but tacking is not a verb.

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

As nouns, tack and tacking are synonyms defined as:

tack and tacking: (nautical) the act of changing tack

tack (noun)	tacking (noun)
sailing a zigzag course	(nautical) the act of changing tack
(nautical) the act of changing tack	a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
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)	tacking (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 tacking

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