tar paper

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Noun tar paper has 1 sense

roofing paper, tar paper - a heavy paper impregnated with tar and used as part of a roof for waterproofing
--₁ is a kind of paper; roofing material

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Tar Paper

Description:

Tar paper is a heavy-duty paper impregnated with tar to make it waterproof and resistant to moisture. It is commonly used in construction and roofing as a protective barrier against water and weather elements.

Sample sentences:

The roofers installed a layer of tar paper before applying the shingles.
We used tar paper to line the floor of the shed to prevent water seepage.
Many old houses have tar paper as an underlayment beneath their wooden siding.

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