Tar Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English teru, teoru, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch teer, German Teer, and perhaps ultimately to tree

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Definition:

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 road-making and for coating and preserving timber.

Short Definition:

dark, thick flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

cover (something) with tar

Short Definition:

cover something with tar

Examples:

• now that it is being tarred, the road will facilitate safer transport

Definition:

blame or damage the reputation of (someone)

Short Definition:

blame someone

Examples:

• he is trying to stop his company from being tarred by association