Tars Meaning in English
word · lemma: tar
Definition
'Tars' is the plural of 'tar', a thick, sticky black liquid made from burning wood or coal, used for roads and waterproofing. Rarely, 'tars' may also refer to sailors (slang, archaic).
Usage & Nuances
'Tars' is almost never used in the plural for the substance; 'tar' is usually uncountable. The use meaning sailors is old-fashioned slang and rare. Most of the time 'tars' appears in historical, nautical, or technical contexts.
Example Sentences
The museum displayed samples of industrial tars from the 19th century.
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If you say 'tars' in a conversation, most people will be confused.
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Road workers use tars to fix potholes in the street.
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The barrels contained different kinds of tars.
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Old ships were coated in tars to make them waterproof.
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You rarely hear sailors called 'tars' these days.
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