Definition of tar

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Tar (n.) A thick, black, viscous liquid obtained by the distillation of wood, coal, etc., and having a varied composition according to the temperature and material employed in obtaining it..

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Officer :: Officer (n.) One who holds an office; a person lawfully invested with an office, whether civil, military, or ecclesiastical; as, a church officer; a police officer; a staff officer..
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Outstart :: Outstart (v. i.) To start out or up.
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Sideral :: Sideral (a.) Relating to the stars.
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