tar (EN)

noun, verb

noun “tar”

1. a thick, black, sticky liquid from coal, used for road surfaces and hardens when it cools
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   The workers spread hot tar on the road to fill the cracks and make it smooth again.
2. a sticky substance produced when smoking tobacco
   The doctor explained that smoking can cause a buildup of tar in the lungs.

verb “tar”

1. to cover something with the dark, sticky substance
   The workers tarred the roof to make it waterproof.
2. to damage someone's reputation
   The false rumors tarred her reputation, making it hard for her to find a job.