SINCE 1828
taw
verb (1)
\ ˈtȯ
\
\
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
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\
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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