tar

(noun, verb)

noun

1. any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

Similar word(s): pitch

Definition categories: substance, bitumen

2. a man who serves as a sailor

Similar word(s): gob, jack, mariner, seafarer, seaman

Definition categories: person, crewman, sailor

verb

1. coat with tar

- tar the roof

- tar the roads

Definition categories: contact, coat, surface

Sentences with tar as a verb:

- Although he was found innocent, the allegations had tarred his name.