tara
word
/ˈtɑɹə/, /ˈtɛɹə/
TAH-ruh, TAIR-uh
/ˈtɑːrə/, /ˈtɛərə/
TAH-ruh, TAIR-uh
Definition
Tara is the weight of an empty container or vehicle, without including the contents inside.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in trade, shipping, and logistics. Common phrase: 'tare weight' or just 'tare'. Don't confuse with the girl's name 'Tara' or other unrelated meanings.
Spanish: taraPortuguese (BR): taraPortuguese (PT): taraChinese (Simplified): 皮重Chinese (Traditional): 皮重Hindi: तारा (भार मापने में, वस्तु का वजन छोड़कर खाली कंटेनर का वजन)Arabic: وزن الحاوية الفارغةBengali: ট্যারা (ওজন) - উজর (ওজন)Russian: тара (масса тары)Japanese: 皮重 (ひじゅう)Vietnamese: trọng lượng bìKorean: 용기 무게 - 공중량Turkish: dara - boş ağırlıkUrdu: ترا (وزن خالی)Indonesian: tara (berat kosong)
Example Sentences
Subtract the tara to find the net weight.
basic
The label shows the tara and gross weight.
basic
Can you write both the tara and net weight on the shipping form?
natural
Some digital scales will automatically subtract the tara for you.
natural
The tara of the empty box is 2 kilograms.
basic
Without knowing the tara, you can't get the real weight of the food inside.
natural