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Synonyms of tar
(Entry 1 of 2)
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
- a book about the adventurous lives of tars, skippers, and pirates of the 18th century
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- lime-juicer
- [slang],
- limey
- [slang]
tar
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of tar (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of tar was before the 12th century
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