tallow

UK
/ˈtæləʊ/
US
/ˈtæloʊ/
tallownoun
tallows
pl
Translations
The candle was made from tallow.
Свеча была сделана из сала.
Tallow is often used in soap making.
Жир часто используется в производстве мыла.
Additional translations
топлёный жир
Definitions
A hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap.
The old factory specialized in producing tallow for candle makers.
The fat of cattle and sheep, especially when melted and used for various purposes.
The butcher collected the tallow to sell to local soap manufacturers.
tallowverb
tallowed
Past Simple
tallowed
Past Participle
tallowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtæləʊ/
US
/ˈtæloʊ/
Translations
He decided to tallow the wooden wheels to reduce friction.
Он решил смазывать деревянные колеса, чтобы уменьшить трение.
Additional translations
Definitions
To smear or cover with tallow, a rendered form of beef or mutton fat.
The butcher decided to tallow the leather to make it more water-resistant.
tallowadjective
UK
/ˈtæləʊ/
US
/ˈtæloʊ/
Used attributively to describe something made of or containing tallow.
Definitions
Made of or containing tallow.
A single tallow candle flickered on the table.