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tar

[tɑːr]

tar Definition

  • 1a dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, alcohols, and other compounds
  • 2a substance used for coating or impregnating materials, such as tar paper or tarred twine

Using tar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The road was covered with tar to make it more durable.

  • Example

    The roofers used tar to seal the roof.

  • Example

    Tar is often used in the production of creosote.

  • Example

    The boat's hull was coated in tar to protect it from water damage.

tar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tar

Phrases with tar

  • tar and feather

    to cover someone in hot tar and then feathers as a form of punishment or humiliation

    Example

    In the past, people were tarred and feathered for breaking the law.

  • a heavy paper coated with tar, used for waterproofing roofs and walls

    Example

    The builders covered the roof with tar paper before adding shingles.

  • to be unfairly associated with someone or something because of shared characteristics or actions

    Example

    Just because one employee was caught stealing doesn't mean we're all tarred with the same brush.

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Summary: tar in Brief

The term 'tar' [tɑːr] refers to a dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, used for coating or impregnating materials. It is commonly used in construction, such as in roofing and road building. The phrase 'tar and feather' refers to a form of punishment or humiliation, while 'tarred with the same brush' means to be unfairly associated with someone or something.

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