tallow
noun
tal·low
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Definition of tallow
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle and sheep used chiefly in soap, candles, and lubricants
tallow
verb
tallowed;
tallowing;
tallows
Definition of tallow (Entry 2 of 2)
: to grease or smear with tallow
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Other Words from tallow
Noun
tallowy
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of tallow in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Pig fat residue on nearby pottery could support the idea that builders greased sledges with lard or tallow to transport the stones, a new analysis suggests. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Top stories: How pig fat built Stonehenge, inherited trauma, and an international Ebola emergency," 19 July 2019 The first phase includes the removal of nonnative trees such as the Chinese tallow from 14 acres of the park, with completion scheduled for August, according to Martin’s office. — Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, "Most of Sylvan Rodriguez Park to be restored to natural habitats," 18 July 2019 Unfortunately, the genial, addled paraplegic doesn’t have the same kind of business acumen as the no-nonsense owner of the nearby rendering plant where deceased pets, livestock, and roadkill all end up in vats to be boiled down into tallow. — Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, "Doc Talk: More moon, more Morris, more music," 18 July 2019 Common non-vegan ingredients found in clean beauty products include beeswax, honey, lanolin, and tallow. — Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 Pig fat residue on nearby pottery could support the idea that builders greased sledges with lard or tallow to transport the stones, a new analysis suggests. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Top stories: How pig fat built Stonehenge, inherited trauma, and an international Ebola emergency," 19 July 2019 Pig fat residue on nearby pottery could support the idea that builders greased sledges with lard or tallow to transport the stones, a new analysis suggests. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Top stories: How pig fat built Stonehenge, inherited trauma, and an international Ebola emergency," 19 July 2019 The eatery serves them up full of the flavor of beef tallow, right down to the meaty flecks stuck to the spuds. — Jay Jones, Los Angeles Times, "Beef fat is oh so bad for you. But it tastes oh so good at this Vegas fries spot," 29 July 2019 Pig fat residue on nearby pottery could support the idea that builders greased sledges with lard or tallow to transport the stones, a new analysis suggests. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Top stories: How pig fat built Stonehenge, inherited trauma, and an international Ebola emergency," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tallow.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for tallow
tallow
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tallow
: fat from cattle and sheep that is used chiefly to make candles and soap
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tallow
noun
tal·low
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Kids Definition of tallow
: a white solid fat of cattle and sheep used mostly in making candles and soap
tallow
noun
tal·low
| \ ˈtal-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w)
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Medical Definition of tallow
: the white nearly tasteless solid rendered fat of cattle and sheep which is used chiefly in soap, margarine, candles, and lubricants and of which the form obtained from domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is used in pharmacy in ointments and cerates
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