Meaning of the word tare in English

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tare

US /ter/
UK /teər/

Noun

a dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, and alcohols. It is used for waterproofing and as a preservative.

Example:
The road was freshly paved with tar.
He got tar on his shoes while working on the roof.

Verb

to cover or coat with tar

Example:
They decided to tar the roof to prevent leaks.
The workers began to tar the new driveway.
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