tallow

US /ˈtæl.oʊ/
UK /ˈtæl.oʊ/
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1.

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

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Candles were traditionally made from tallow.
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Soap made with tallow can be very moisturizing.
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fatgreasesuet
1.

to coat or smear with tallow

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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.
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greaselubricateanoint