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tar paper

 

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Noun tar paper has 1 sense
  1. roofing paper, tar paper - a heavy paper impregnated with tar and used as part of a roof for waterproofing
    --1 is a kind of paper; roofing material

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Tar Paper

Description:

Tar paper is a heavy-duty paper impregnated with tar to make it waterproof and resistant to moisture. It is commonly used in construction and roofing as a protective barrier against water and weather elements.

Sample sentences:

  • The roofers installed a layer of tar paper before applying the shingles.
  • We used tar paper to line the floor of the shed to prevent water seepage.
  • Many old houses have tar paper as an underlayment beneath their wooden siding.

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