ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tanbark

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /tænˈbɑɹk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tanbark is a noun meaning The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin.

Meaning

The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin.

More Meanings

  1. The spent bark used as a ground covering.
  2. (in the San Francisco Bay Area, uncountable) Woodchips, especially when used as as a ground covering on children's playgrounds.

Example Sentences

Another circle of groats, crowning a temporary pathway of tanbark flung wide around the first two rings, provided dry footing for the rest of the guests.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include oakbark, treebark, avaram, quebracho, bitterbark, abies.

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