taw

[US]/tɔː/
[UK]/tɔ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to tan (hide) with alum and saltpeter; to tan
vi.to shoot a marble; to shoot a marble
n.a marble; the baseline where players stand in marbles; a marble; the baseline for shooters
abbr.twice a week
Word Forms
Pluraltaws

Phrases & Collocations

tawny owl

taw dry

taw the leather

taw a ball

taw the hide

taw the skin

taw the fur

taw the material

taw the wool

Example Sentences

he decided to taw the leather before making the shoes.

the craftsman used a special technique to taw the hides.

after tawing, the leather became softer and more pliable.

she learned how to taw animal skins for her art project.

it is important to taw the material properly for durability.

the old method of tawing is still used in some regions.

before tawing, the skins must be cleaned thoroughly.

he was taught how to taw by his grandfather.

they found a workshop that specializes in tawing leather.

the tawing process can take several days to complete.

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