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Vocabulary Entry
tar
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thick, sticky substance produced by the distillation of organic materials, often used for paving roads.
Example Sentences
"The road was freshly covered in tar."
"He found himself covered in tar after the construction project."
"They used tar to seal the roof against leaks."
V
verb
To cover or coat something with tar.
Example Sentences
"The workers will tar the roof to prevent leaks."
"He plans to tar the driveway this weekend."
"They need to tar the fence posts to protect them from rot."