Word: Tar
How to pronounce: tɑː
Noun
Definitions:
1. A dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, alcohols, and other compounds. It is used in roadmaking and for coating and preserving timber.
Example sentences: "Depending on the type and location of the flashings, roofing tar or silicone or butyl rubber sealants can be used to seal small cracks and gaps."
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Cover (something) with tar.
Example sentences: "Now that it is being tarred, the road will facilitate safer transport"
2. Blame or damage the reputation of (someone)
Noun
Definitions:
1. A sailor.
Synonyms:
gum
pitch
resiny
bitumen
resinous
seaman
mariner
Derivations:
tarred
tared
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Tar in Other Languages...
Spanish: Alquitrán
German: Teer
French: Tar
Italian: Impeciare
Turkish: Katran
