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tanbark

/ˈtænbɑːrk/ /ˈtænbɑːrk/

Meanings
noun
The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin

Examples :

"The old leather factory still had piles of tanbark waiting to be used for tanning hides. "
material plant agriculture

Related Words

Illustration cushion

cushion noun

/ˈkʊʃən/

A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc.

"The child sat on the soft cushion, feeling comfortable while doing homework. "

Illustration ground

ground noun

/ɡɹaʊnd/

The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.

"Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!"

Illustration tanning

tanning verb

/ˈtænɪŋ/

To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."

Illustration source

source noun

/sɔːs/ /sɔɹs/

The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

"The accused refused to reveal the source of the illegal drugs she was selling."

Illustration covering

covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

Illustration other

other noun

/ˈɐðə/ /ʊðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/

An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.

"My brother is a different person; he's an other, not like me at all. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration waiting

waiting verb

[ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ]

To delay movement or action until the arrival or occurrence of; to await. (Now generally superseded by “wait for”.)

"We are waiting the bus to arrive. "

Illustration leather

leather noun

/ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

"My new jacket is made of soft leather. "

Illustration factory

factory noun

/ˈfæktəɹi/

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

"The family-owned factory in China handled the export of toys to many countries. "

Illustration covered

covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

Illustration tannin

tannin noun

/ˈtænɪn/

Tannic acid or any of its derivatives.

"The tannin in the red wine made my mouth feel dry. "