Tar (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A man who serves as a sailor.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Mariner
• Seaman
• Jack-tar
• Seafarer
• Gob
• Old Salt
• Sea Dog
• Jack

Hypernyms

• Crewman
• Sailor

Hyponyms

• Deckhand
• Able-bodied Seaman
• Whaler
• Lighterman
• Bos'n
• Bo'sun
• Steersman
• Bargeman
• Able Seaman
• Bosun
• Helmsman
• Ship's Officer
• Sea Lawyer
• Roustabout
• Pilot
• Boatswain
• Officer

Meaning ²

Any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Pitch

Hypernyms

• Bitumen

Hyponyms

• Coal Tar

Related Words

• Tar (verb)