Definition

To shoot a marble, typically in a game involving marbles.

Example

The children gathered in the yard to taw their marbles.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you remember how to taw a marble correctly?

Yeah, it's all about the angle you shoot it at.

I always seem to mess it up when I try to taw with my friends.

Practice makes perfect! Let's play a game and you can try again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A game involving small glass balls, or a large decorative marble used in that game.

Example

The children played taw during recess, using colorful marbles to compete against each other.

Conversation

Do you remember how we used to play taw during recess?

Of course! I always tried to get the biggest marbles.

Yeah, I loved shooting the fancy ones in the taw.

Definition

To turn animal skin into white leather using a process that involves minerals like alum and salt.

Example

The artisan decided to taw the hides to create high-quality leather for his products.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know you can taw animal skins to make leather?

Really? I had no idea that was how it worked!

Yeah, they use alum and salt in the process to turn it white.

Root Explanation

The word 'taw' originates from Middle English 'tawen', meaning to prepare or make white, which is derived from Old English 'tawian', meaning to prepare or to make ready. It refers to the process of preparing leather or skin, particularly by whitening it.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'preparing' or 'making ready' leather, which helps you remember that 'taw' relates to the treatment of skin or leather.

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