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Tan (Verb)

Treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The tannery will tan raw animal hides to make durable, long-lasting leather products.
The process of tanning rawhide involves soaking it in a solution rich in tannic acid to stabilize and preserve the skin.
Leather manufacturers tan the animal hides before cutting and sewing them into the desired patterns.
To make leather, the raw hides must first be tanned using a strong solution of tannins and water.
Artisans from the village will tan the dehaired sheepskins in readiness for use in making the saddles.

Get a tan, from wind or sun.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

I was able to tan nicely on the beach last summer despite the cloudy days initially.
Her skin quickly began to tan after just a few days at the resort under the tropical sun.
During my break in Florida I took every chance I could to tan to get some color on my skin.
I tried to tan my shoulders during the break between classes on a sunny rooftop patio.
Be mindful of prolonged exposure because my fair skin started to tan too quickly near the equator.