Tar synonyms

pitch

(Caving) A vertical cave passage, only negotiable by using rope or ladders.

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gum (related)

Any of various trees, especially of the genera Eucalyptus and Liquidambar, that are sources of gum.

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wood tar

A dark, sticky, syruplike substance obtained by destructive distillation of wood and used in the preservation of timber, rope, etc.

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resin

Any of various solid or semisolid organic substances, typically clear or translucent with a yellowish or brownish color, exuded from various plants and trees: natural resins are soluble in ether, alcohol, etc., and are used in varnishes and lacquers, as modifiers in synthetic plastics, etc.

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old-salt

(Idiomatic) A seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.

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cvf (related)

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mineral pitch

A viscous liquid

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coal-tar

A black, thick, opaque liquid obtained by the destructive distillation of bituminous coal, used in making dyes, medicines, plastics, paints, etc.

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distillate

The liquid that has been condensed from vapour during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid

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roofing cement

A viscous liquid

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navy man

*A sailor

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blue jacket

*A sailor

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asphalt

The definition of asphalt is a black or brown, tar-like substance that is used to cover roadways and is usually mixed with gravel.

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gob

(Informal) A large quantity or amount

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xvfz (related)

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xvzf (related)

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barnacle

The definition of a barnacle is a small crustacean that affixes itself to surfaces such as a rock, a large sea animal, or the part of a boat that is in the water.

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middy

A middy blouse.

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limey (British)

*A sailor

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mariner

One who navigates or assists in navigating a ship.