tar
1. tar \'ta:r\ n [ME terr, tarr, fr. OE teoru; akin to OE tre-ow tree]
[short for tarpaulin] - more at TREE 1: a dark brown or black bituminous,
usu. odorous viscous liquid obtained b y destructive distillation of
organic material (as wood, coal, or peat) 2: SEAMAN, SAILOR {salt ~s}
2. tar vt or tarred; or tar.ring : to smear with or as if with tar
3. tar or tarre \'ta:r\ vt or tarred; or tar.ring or tars or tarres [ME
terren, tarren, fr. OE tyrwan] : to urge to action : INCITE - usu. used
with on