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Meaning of tans

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tans

noun

Definitions

  1. A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.

noun

Definitions

  1. A yellowish-brown colour.

  2. A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

    Example: She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico.

  3. The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.

verb

Definitions

  1. To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

    Example: No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn.

  2. To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

  3. To spank or beat.

noun

Definitions

  1. A twig or small switch.