1. tare
noun. weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous.
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- tare (French)
- tara (Italian)
- tare (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. tare
noun. any of several weedy vetches grown for forage.
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Etymology
- tare (French)
- tara (Italian)
- tare (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. tare
noun. an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods.
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Etymology
- tare (French)
- tara (Italian)
- tare (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. tare
noun. (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals.
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Etymology
- tare (French)
- tara (Italian)
- tare (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. tare
noun. the weight of a motor vehicle, railroad car, or aircraft without its fuel or cargo.
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Etymology
- tare (French)
- tara (Italian)
- tare (Middle English (1100-1500))
Sentences with tare
1. Noun, singular or mass
Create a tare if you will be using a tray or other item to hold the coins.
2. Adjective
The last figure on the third row beginnig with "TW" is the tare weight of the tank expressed in pounds.
3. Verb, base form
For an electronic or digital scare, there is a calibration or tare button that will set the scale to zero and prepare you for weighing your object.
