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tar

 

[ tɑːr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient civilization

The Tar civilization was an ancient civilization that thrived in the region of modern-day Iran. They were known for their advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics.

Synonyms

Iranian civilization, ancient civilization

Examples of usage

  • The Tar civilization believed in the power of the stars to guide their decisions.
  • Archaeologists have discovered artifacts from the Tar civilization that shed light on their daily lives.
Context #2 | Noun

substance

Tar is a thick, sticky substance produced by the distillation of organic materials such as wood or coal. It is commonly used in road construction and waterproofing.

Synonyms

bitumen, pitch

Examples of usage

  • The workers applied tar to the cracks in the road to prevent water from seeping through.
  • The smell of tar filled the air as the workers repaired the roof.

Translations

Translations of the word "tar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 смола

🇮🇳 डामर

🇩🇪 Pech

🇮🇩 ter

🇺🇦 смола

🇵🇱 smoła

🇯🇵 タール

🇫🇷 goudron

🇪🇸 alquitrán

🇹🇷 zift

🇰🇷 타르

🇸🇦 قطران

🇨🇿 dehet

🇸🇰 decht

🇨🇳 焦油

🇸🇮 smola

🇮🇸 tjara

🇰🇿 құсмола

🇬🇪 კუპრი

🇦🇿 qatran

🇲🇽 alquitrán

Etymology

The word 'tar' has its origins in Old English, where it was used to refer to a dark, viscous substance. It is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'tara', meaning 'to run'. Over time, the term 'tar' came to be associated with various substances such as coal tar and pine tar. The use of tar in various industries, such as road construction and shipbuilding, has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations.

See also: tariff.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,129 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.