tarring

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of covering a surface with tar, often for waterproofing or preservation.

  - "They tarred the roof of the old barn."
  - "The ship was tarred before setting sail."

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Antonyms

untar

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tarring
daring , repairing , sharing

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Variants

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tar , tar and feather , tar with the same brush , tarre , tarred , tarred and feathered , tarred with the same brush , tarres , tarres and feathers , tarring , tarring and feathering , tarring with the same brush , tars , tars and feathers , tars with the same brush

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'teran' meaning 'to coat with tar'.

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Trivia

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1. Tar is a thick, black, viscous substance that is derived from the distillation of coal, shale, or crude oil.

2. Tar has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a preservative for ships and as a road surface.

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Related Concepts

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1. waterproofing: The process of making a surface resistant to water by applying a protective layer, often using tar.

2. tar paper: A type of paper coated with tar, used as a waterproof barrier in construction.

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Culture

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In literature, tarring is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is being unfairly criticized or persecuted. In art, tar has been used as a medium for creating unique textures and effects.

How to Memorize "tarring"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bucket of tar being applied to a roof with a brush.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tarring' with the smell and texture of tar.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Tarring a roof is a tiring task'.

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