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\ ˈtȯ 
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\tawed; tawing; taws
Definition of taw
(Entry 1 of 4)
: to tan (skins) usually by a dry process (as with alum or salt)
taw
noun (1)\ ˈtäf , ˈtȯf, ˈtäv, ˈtȯv \
, ˈtȯf, ˈtäv, ˈtȯv \Definition of taw (Entry 2 of 4)
: the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see Alphabet Table
taw
noun (2)\ ˈtȯ \
\Definition of taw (Entry 3 of 4)
1a : a marble used as a shooter
b : ringtaw
2 : the line from which players shoot at marbles
3 : a square-dance partner
taw
verb (2)\ ˈtȯ \
\tawed; tawing; taws
Definition of taw (Entry 4 of 4)
: to shoot a marble
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