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Meaning of tar
A dark, sticky liquid substance
Etymology of tar
The word "tar" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "tear" or "tor" referring to a resinous substance, and the Old Norse word "tjara" meaning "tar" or "pitch"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a dark, sticky liquid substance, and its meaning has expanded over time to include various uses and applications
Synonyms
Definitions
- A dark, sticky liquid substance, derived from coal, wood, or other organic materials, used for surfacing roads and other purposes
- * A sailing ship, especially a small, fast, and lightly armed one
Usage Examples
- The road crew applied a layer of tar to the road surface to seal the cracks
- * The sailor worked on a tar-sailed ship that traveled across the ocean
- * The roof was covered with a layer of tar to protect it from the elements
Antonyms
cleanliness
purity
clarity
transparency
brightness
lightness
dryness
cleanliness
spotlessness
immaculateness
faultlessness
perfection
precision
neatness
tidiness
orderliness
organization