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(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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Synonyms & Antonyms of tar (Entry 2 of 2)

as in pollute, smear

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The first known use of tar was before the 12th century

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“Tar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tar. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.

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