tar
noun/tɑr/
Frequency rank: #6,621 most common English word
Meaning
A thick, dark, sticky liquid obtained from coal or wood, used for road surfacing and waterproofing.
Example sentence
Workers spread tar over the road to create a smooth surface.
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