tanbark

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin.
  2. The spent bark used as a ground covering.
  3. Woodchips, especially when used as as a ground covering on children's playgrounds.

Pronunciation

/tænˈbɑɹk/ /tæmˈbɑɹk/

Word forms

tanbark tanbarks

Etymology

From tan + bark.

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