Meaning & Definition of word "Tar"

Tar

/tɑːr/

1. A black, sticky substance derived from the destructive distillation of organic materials, used in paving and roofing.
- Example: The workers applied tar to the new road to ensure it was properly sealed.
2. A sailor, especially one belonging to the lower ranks.
- Example: The old tar told many stories of his adventures at sea.

1. To cover or smear with tar.
- Example: They decided to tar the roof to prevent leaks during the rainy season.
2. To defame or tarnish someone's reputation.
- Example: The scandal attempted to tar his image, but he managed to restore his integrity.

●Middle English, from Old English 'tǽr', of unknown origin.

tar and feather:

A punishment used historically involving covering someone in tar and feathers.

tar baby:

An entangling problem or situation.

pitch:

A viscous or sticky substance, often derived from tar, used in various applications.

asphalt:

A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for paving.

Meaning: A term used for a low-quality cigarette or joint.

● Example Sentence: He offered me a tar for the road.

Meaning: Referring to a person who smokes hashish or marijuana.

● Example Sentence: He's known around here as a tar.