Meaning of the word tallow in English

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tallow

US /ˈtæl.oʊ/

UK /ˈtæl.əʊ/

a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap

Example:

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Candles were traditionally made from tallow.

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Soap made with tallow can be very moisturizing.

Synonym:

fat grease suet

to coat or smear with tallow

Example:

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The old sailor would tallow the ropes to protect them from the sea.

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They used to tallow the leather boots to make them waterproof.

Synonym:

grease lubricate anoint