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- [tan-bahrk]
- /ˈtænˌbɑrk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tan-bahrk]
- /ˈtænˌbɑrk/
Definitions of tanbark word
- noun tanbark the bark of certain trees, esp the oak and hemlock, used as a source of tannin 0
- noun tanbark any bark containing tannin, used to tan hides and, after the tannin has been extracted, to cover racetracks, circus rings, etc. 0
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Origin of tanbark
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; tan1 + bark2
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Parts of speech for Tanbark
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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tanbark popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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