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Tar
01
a thick, black, sticky substance used in road construction and maintenance for paving and sealing surfaces
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
uncountable
What is "tar"?
Tar is a thick, dark, sticky substance that is often used in road construction and repair. It is a result of heating coal or petroleum and is used to bind materials together, such as in asphalt for paving roads. Tar is also used in roofing and waterproofing. It has a strong, unpleasant odor and can be harmful if not handled carefully. Because of its adhesive nature, tar helps create smooth, durable surfaces for vehicles to drive on, making roads safer and more stable.
Examples
Workers spread hot tar to fill the cracks in the road.
02
a man who serves as a sailor
to tar
01
coat with tar
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
tar
3rd person singular
tars
present participle
tarring
past simple
tarred
past participle
tarred
Lexical Tree
tarry
tar
