tarrier

Meanings

• noun

  A person who delays or hinders the progress of others.

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Synonyms

bituminized , pitchy , pitchy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tarrier
brier , higher , quiver , liver

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Variants

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tarrier , tarriest , tarry

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Etymology

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Originally meant a sailor who delayed the departure of a ship by staying behind in port.

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Trivia

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1. The tarrier is not a commonly used word and appears infrequently in literature and speech.

2. The term 'tarrier' is derived from the Old French word 'tarrier', meaning 'tarryer' or 'to tarry'.

3. In the context of sailing, a tarrier was a sailor who stayed behind in port to take care of the ship while others went out to sea.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: Related to the concept of a tarrier as something that impedes progress.

2. procrastinator: A person who delays or postpones tasks, similar to a tarrier but not necessarily hindering others.

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Culture

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In literature, the tarrier is often used as a metaphor for a person who holds back progress or hinders others from achieving their goals. In art, there are no known significant depictions of the tarrier.

How to Memorize "tarrier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing in the way or holding back progress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of delay or hindrance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Tarrier' is someone who 'Tardily' 'Re'strains 'I'ngress 'R'ight 'I'n.'

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