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TAN

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., numeral)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Tan.

How to pronounce tan:

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Tan - as a noun

A browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suntan

A light brown the color of topaz

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
topaz

Ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tangent

Tan - as an adjective satellite

Of a light yellowish-brown color

Tan - as a verb

Treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
convert
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get a tan, from wind or sun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bronze
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
colorcolourdiscolordiscolour
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tan - as an adjective

Of a yellowish-brown.

Example: "Mine is the white car parked next to the tan pickup truck."

Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.

Example: "You’re looking very tan this week."

Tan - as a numeral

The second cardinal number two, formerly used in celtic areas, especially cumbria and parts of yorkshire, for counting sheep, and stitches in knitting.

Example Sentences

"She worked on her tan during her vacation."
"He has a beautiful golden tan."
"The beachgoers were all sporting tans."
"She applied sunscreen to prevent getting a tan."
"Her tan lines were clearly visible."
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Word Game Points

Is TAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is TAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is TAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tan is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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