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Definition of tanner - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
leatherworkperson who makes leather from animal skins
- The tanner worked diligently in his workshop.
2.
currencyDated UK former British coin worth six old penceDated UK
- He found a tanner in his grandfather's collection.
Expressions with tanner
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substance used to make skin look darker
She applied self-tanner before the party.
Origin of tanner
Old English, tannian (to tan)
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beauty tool
glove used for applying self-tanner
Examples of tanner in a sentence
In medieval times, a tanner was an essential tradesperson. He paid for the sweets with a tanner. The tanner was a rare find at the antique shop.
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- French:tanneur, pièce de six pence, ...
- German:Gerber, Sixpence, ...
- Italian:conciatore, moneta da sei pence, ...
- Spanish:curtidor, seis peniques, ...
- Portuguese:curtidor, tostão, ...
- Chinese:制革工, 六便士硬币, ...
- Japanese:革職人, タナー, ...
- Arabic:دَبّاغ, تَنَر, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּרְסְקָאִי, מַטְבֵּעַ שֶׁל שִׁשָּׁה פֶּנִי, ...
- Russian:кожевник, шестипенсовик, ...
- Ukrainian:кожум'яка, шестипенсовик, ...
- Hindi:टैनर, छह पेंस का सिक्का, ...
Definition of tan - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
appearancetr./intr. make skin darker from sun exposuretr./intr.
- She tans easily during the summer.
2.
manufacturingtr. TECH. convert animal hide into leathertr. TECH.
- They tan the hides using traditional methods.
3.
- He threatened to tan his hide for misbehaving.
Noun
1.
colorlight brown color
- The couch was a soft tan that matched the curtains..
2.
skindarkening of skin from sun exposure
- She got a tan after a week at the beach.
3.
mathematicsTECH. tangent function in trigonometryTECH.
- The tan of the angle was calculated.
4.
beverageTECH. Armenian drink made of yogurt and waterTECH.
- He enjoyed a refreshing glass of tan.
5.
measurementTECH. unit of weight in Cantonese contextsTECH.
- The goods were measured in tan.
Adjective
1.
colorshaving a light brown color like sand
- She wore a tan jacket.
2.
appearancehaving skin darkened by sun exposure
- He returned from vacation with a tan complexion.
Images of tan
light brown color 
Armenian drink made of yogurt and water
Expressions with tan
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uneven tan with pale skin where clothes cover
He had a farmer's tan after working outside all summer.
scold someone harshly
The coach tanned his hide for being late to practice.
darker skin color from using a cosmetic product
His fake tan looked very orange in the sunlight.
artificial tan from a product
She applied a self-tan before the party.
device for artificial tanning
She spent an hour in the tan bed to get a bronze look.
mark on skin from sun exposure where skin is lighter
After a day at the beach, her tan line was very noticeable..
even skin color over the whole body without tan lines
She showed off her all-over tan at the beach.
drink mixing dark and light beers
He ordered a black and tan at the pub.
permanently tanned appearance, often from sunbathing or tanning beds
Her perma-tan made her look like she just returned from a beach vacation..
cosmetic treatment applying a fine mist of tanning solution
She got a spray tan before the wedding.
Origin of tan
Old English, tan (to tan, make brown)
Examples of tan in a sentence
Many people tan to achieve a sun-kissed look. Farmers tan the leather for local markets. Artisans tan hides to create durable leather goods. She would tan his backside for lying. The coach threatened to tan their hides for losing. Her shoes were a lovely tan.
He wore a tan suit to the event. His tan faded quickly after the summer ended. A deep tan can be a sign of prolonged sun exposure. Students learned how to graph the tan on the calculator. The tan function is essential in solving trigonometric equations. They served tan at the cultural festival. Tan is a staple at Armenian gatherings. They calculated the shipment's weight in tan. The market price was set per tan. The tan walls complemented the wooden furniture. His tan shoes matched his belt perfectly. Her tan skin glowed under the sun. The tan children played on the beach.
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- French:bronzer, brun clair, ...
- German:bräunen, hellbraun, ...
- Italian:abbronzarsi, color cuoio, ...
- Spanish:broncearse, color canela, ...
- Portuguese:bronzear-se, bege claro, ...
- Chinese:晒黑, 浅棕色, ...
- Japanese:日焼けする, 薄茶色, ...
- Arabic:اسمر, لَوْن بُنِّي فاتِح, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּזֵּף, חוּם בָּהִיר, ...
- Russian:загореть, загар, ...
- Ukrainian:засмагати, світло-коричневий, ...
- Hindi:साँवला पड़ना, टैन, ...
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