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pine tar

 

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Noun pine tar has 1 sense
  1. pine tar - a dark viscous substance obtained from the destructive distillation of pine wood
    --1 is a kind of
    wood tar

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Pine Tar

Noun:

1. A thick, sticky substance obtained from the sap of pine trees, used for various purposes such as waterproofing, preserving wood, and preparing medical products.

Example sentence: The carpenter applied pine tar to the wooden roof to protect it from the elements.

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Noun:

2. A black, sticky substance made by heating pine wood in closed containers, used mainly in the manufacturing of soaps, disinfectants, and perfumes.

Example sentence: The soap factory uses pine tar as one of the key ingredients in their production process.

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Verb:

1. To smear or cover with pine tar.

Example sentence: The baseball player regularly pine tars his bat to improve his grip.

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Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of pine tar.

Example sentence: The pine tar soap has a distinct scent that reminds me of the outdoors.

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