tacking vs tack

tack vs tacking

tacking and tack both are nouns.

tacking is not a verb while tack is a verb.

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

As nouns, tacking and tack are synonyms defined as:

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

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

tacking (verb)	tack (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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