taws UK
tɔːz
See also: tawse (US)
Definition

Definition of taws - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
disciplineDatedUKleather strap used for punishment in schoolsDatedUK
  • The teacher used taws for discipline in the past.
belt strap whip
2.
gameDatedUKlarge marble used in children's gamesDatedUK
  • He won the match with his favorite taws..
shooter taw
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  • taws: large marble used in children's games
    large marble used in children's games

Origin of taws

Scottish, taws (leather strap)

Examples of taws in a sentence

  • The taws were kept in the headmaster's office.
  • Kids traded their taws during recess.
  • He collected taws of different colors.

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  1. French:courroie, calot, ...
  2. German:Lederriemen, große Murmel, ...
  3. Italian:cinghia di cuoio, biglia grossa, ...
  4. Spanish:correa de cuero, boliche, ...
  5. Portuguese:correia, bola de gude grande, ...
  6. Chinese:惩戒皮带, 大弹珠, ...
  7. Japanese:タウズ, 大理石の玉, ...
  8. Arabic:سَوْط جِلْدِي, بِلْيَة كَبِيرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוֹט עוֹר, גֻּלָּה, ...
  10. Russian:ремень, большой шарик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ремінь, мармурові кульки, ...
  12. Hindi:ताव्स, बड़ा कंचा, ...
taw
tɔː

Definition of taw - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
materialsRaretawed leatherRare
  • The gloves were made of soft taw.
2.
gamesDatedthe line from which players shoot in marblesDated
  • Stand behind the taw before you shoot.
starting line
3.
languageTECH.the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabetTECH.
  • Taw is the last letter in the Hebrew alphabet.
tau

Verb

tr.
1.
skin preparationRareprepare skins with alum and saltRare
  • They taw the goat skins for gloves.
cure tan treat
2.
hemp preparationRareprepare hemp by beatingRare
  • They used to taw the hemp for ropes.
hackle scutch
3.
gamesDatedshoot a marble in a gameDated
  • He expertly tawed the marble across the circle.
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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.

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  1. French:cuir blanc, traiter, ...
  2. German:Sämischleder, gerben, ...
  3. Italian:cuoio conciato, conciare, ...
  4. Spanish:cuero curtido, curtir, ...
  5. Portuguese:couro curtido, curtir, ...
  6. Chinese:鞣制皮革, 鞣制, ...
  7. Japanese:なめし革, なめす, ...
  8. Arabic:جِلْد التاو, يبيض الجلد, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹר תָּאו, לְעַבֵּד בְּאֵלֹם וּבְמֶלַח, ...
  10. Russian:выделанная кожа, выделывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вичинена шкіра, дубити, ...
  12. Hindi:तवा, तैयार करना, ...
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