taw
/tɔː/
noun
- A large marble used as a shooter in the game of marbles.
- He aimed his taw carefully and knocked three marbles out of the ring.
- The blue taw was the biggest marble in his collection.
- She used her favorite taw to win the game.
- The line from which players shoot in the game of marbles.
- The taw was drawn in the dirt with a stick.
- He stepped over the taw and had to forfeit his shot.
- All players must stand behind the taw when taking their turn.
Synonyms
verb
- To make (hide) into leather by a process that does not use tannin, especially by treating with alum and salt.
- The craftsman learned to taw animal skins using traditional methods.
- In the old days, tawing was a common trade in this village.
- They taw the hides to make soft, white leather for gloves.