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tan verb

  /tæn/
  • (transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
tanner
  • (transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
bronzer

tan noun

  /tæn/
  • A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
bronzage, hâle
  • The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
tan

tan adjective

  /tæn/
  • Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
bronzé, hâlé

tanned adjective

  • Having a suntan.
bronzé

tanning

tannage
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