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)Definition of taw (Entry 2 of 4)
: the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see Alphabet Table
taw
noun (2)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)
tawed; tawing; taws
Definition of taw (Entry 4 of 4)
: to shoot a marble
Test Your Vocabulary
Words Named After People
-
- Namesake of the leotard, Jules Léotard had what profession?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share taw
Time Traveler for taw
The first known use of taw was before the 12th century
See more words from the same century