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tallow

/tæləʊ/

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noun

Sebo

A hard animal fat obtained from suet, etc.; used in cooking as well as to make candles, soap and lubricants

Examples :

"My grandmother used tallow to make homemade candles for the holidays. "

Mi abuela usaba sebo para hacer velas caseras para las fiestas.

material substance food industry

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verb

Untar con sebo

To grease or smear with tallow.

Examples :

"To prepare for the camping trip, he tallowed the tent's seams to prevent leaks. "

Para prepararse para el viaje de campamento, ungió con sebo las costuras de la tienda para evitar fugas.

material substance action

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verb

engrasar

To cause to have a large quantity of tallow; to fatten.

Examples :

"to tallow sheep"

Engrasar ovejas.

body physiology appearance