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TARRING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word tarring. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word tarring. (close relations)
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coating
nounn
noun

• a thin layer covering something

• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

• a heavy fabric suitable for coats

• the work of applying something

covering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the work of applying something

daubing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the application of plaster

painting
nounn
noun

• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

• creating a picture with paints

• the act of applying paint to a surface

• the occupation of a house painter

staining
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

• the act of spotting or staining something

applying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• be pertinent or relevant or applicable

• ask (for something)

• coat, cover or smear a surface with

• be applicable to; as to an analysis

• give or convey physically

• avail oneself to

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• refer (a word or name) to a person or thing

• apply oneself to

smearing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

gob
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

• a lump of slimy stuff

• informal terms for the mouth

jack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

• a small worthless amount

• someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

• immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted

• a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling

• an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug

• game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks

• small flag indicating a ship's nationality

• one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince

• tool for exerting pressure or lifting

• any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas

• male donkey

verb

• lift with a special device

• hunt with a jacklight

jack-tar
nounn
noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

mariner
nounn
noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

pitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

• the act of throwing a baseball or softball by the pitcher towards home plate, which initiates play by giving the batter a chance to hit it

• a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk)

• promotion by means of an argument and demonstration

• degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

• any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

• a sports field with predetermined dimensions for playing soccer

• a high approach shot in golf

• an all-fours game in which the first card led is a trump

• abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

• the action or manner of throwing something

verb

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move abruptly

• fall or plunge forward

• set to a certain pitch

• sell or offer for sale from place to place

• be at an angle

• heel over

• erect and fasten

• throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

• hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin

• lead (a card) and establish the trump suit

• set the level or character of

seafarer
nounn
noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

old salt
nounn
noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

sea dog
nounn
noun

• a man who serves as a sailor

Best Hypernyms For TARRING

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bitumen coat coating covering crewman painting sailor surface surfacing

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