tarriers

/ˈtɛriərz/
noun
  1. Workers who use tar, especially in road construction or roofing.
    • My uncle worked as one of the tarriers on the highway project.
    • A crew of tarriers repaired the school roof last summer.
    • The tarriers spread hot asphalt across the new road.
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