tare
1any of various vetches, especially Vicia sativa.
the seed of a vetch.
Bible. a noxious weed, probably the darnel.
Origin of tare
1Other definitions for tare (2 of 3)
the weight of the wrapping, receptacle, or conveyance containing goods.
a deduction from the gross weight to allow for this.
the weight of a vehicle without cargo, passengers, etc.
a counterweight used in chemical analysis to balance the weight of a container.
a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter T.
to ascertain, note, or allow for the tare of.
Origin of tare
2Other definitions for tare (3 of 3)
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How to use tare in a sentence
Bago kep a shop in Smithfield market, and drov a taring good trade in the hoil and Italian way.
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British Dictionary definitions for tare (1 of 2)
/ (tɛə) /
any of various vetch plants, such as Vicia hirsuta (hairy tare) of Eurasia and N Africa
the seed of any of these plants
Bible a troublesome weed, thought to be the darnel
Origin of tare
1British Dictionary definitions for tare (2 of 2)
/ (tɛə) /
the weight of the wrapping or container in which goods are packed
a deduction from gross weight to compensate for this
the weight of a vehicle without its cargo, passengers, etc
an empty container used as a counterbalance in determining net weight
(tr) to weigh (a package, etc) in order to calculate the amount of tare
Origin of tare
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