tan

adjective
[L341047]

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  • positive : tan

Senses

  • tan in color

tan

noun
[L15742]

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  • singular : tan
  • plural : tans

Senses

  • pale brown

tan

verb
[L15743]

Compounds

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Forms

  • simple present : tan
  • simple present, singular, third person : tans
  • simple past : tanned
  • present participle : tanning
  • past participle : tanned

Senses

  • use of chemicals to preserve animal hide
  • cause skin to darken
  • cause a change in color (sometimes figuratively as a euphemism for punishment)