Definition
Definition of taws - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
gameDated UK large marbles used in children's gamesDated UK
- The children wagered their tawses during the marble game.
2.
disciplineDated UK leather strap used for punishment in schoolsDated UK
- The teacher used taws for discipline in the past.
Origin of taws
Scottish, taws (leather strap)
Examples of taws in a sentence
Her taws were larger than the other marbles. Taws were once a common tool in Scottish schools. The taws were kept in the headmaster's office.
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- French:calots, courroie, ...
- German:Spielkugeln, Lederriemen, ...
- Italian:biglie, cinghia di cuoio, ...
- Spanish:boliches, correa de cuero, ...
- Portuguese:berlindes grandes, correia, ...
- Chinese:大弹珠, 惩戒皮带, ...
- Japanese:大玉, タウズ, ...
- Arabic:كُرَة, سَوْط جِلْدِي, ...
- Hebrew:גּוּלוֹת קְלִיעָה, שׁוֹט עוֹר, ...
- Russian:битки, ремень, ...
- Ukrainian:бити, ремінь, ...
- Hindi:बड़े कंचे, ताव्स, ...
Definition of taw - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
materialsRare tawed leatherRare
- The gloves were made of soft taw.
2.
gamesDated the line from which players shoot in marblesDated
- Stand behind the taw before you shoot.
3.
languageTECH. the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabetTECH.
- Taw is the last letter in the Hebrew alphabet.
Verb
1.
skin preparationRare prepare skins with alum and saltRare
- They taw the goat skins for gloves.
2.
hemp preparationRare prepare hemp by beatingRare
- They used to taw the hemp for ropes.
3.
gamesDated shoot a marble in a gameDated
- He expertly tawed the marble across the circle.
Origin of taw
Old English, tawian (to prepare)
Examples of taw in a sentence
Taw was preferred for its durability in bookbinding. Players must not cross the taw during their turn. He carefully measured his steps from the taw. In Hebrew, taw follows shin in order. The scroll was marked with a taw symbol. Farmers taw the hides for leather goods.
Artisans taw the pelts for traditional crafts. Workers taw the fibers before weaving. They learned to taw using traditional methods. She tawed the marble with precision and skill. The child tawed his marble into the winning spot.
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- French:cuir blanc, traiter, ...
- German:Sämischleder, gerben, ...
- Italian:cuoio conciato, conciare, ...
- Spanish:cuero curtido, curtir, ...
- Portuguese:couro curtido, curtir, ...
- Chinese:鞣制皮革, 鞣制, ...
- Japanese:なめし革, なめす, ...
- Arabic:جِلْد التاو, يبيض الجلد, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹר תָּאו, לְעַבֵּד בְּאֵלֹם וּבְמֶלַח, ...
- Russian:выделанная кожа, выделывать, ...
- Ukrainian:вичинена шкіра, дубити, ...
- Hindi:तवा, तैयार करना, ...
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