tar (EN)noun, verb
noun “tar”
singular tar , plural tars or uncountable
- a thick, black, sticky liquid from coal, used for road surfaces and hardens when it cools Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.The workers spread hot
tar on the road to fill the cracks and make it smooth again. - a sticky substance produced when smoking tobacco The doctor explained that smoking can cause a buildup of
tar in the lungs.
verb “tar”
infinitive tar ; he tars ; past tense tarred ; past part. tarred ; ger. tarring
- to cover something with the dark, sticky substance The workers
tarred the roof to make it waterproof. - to damage someone's reputation The false rumors
tarred her reputation, making it hard for her to find a job.