tan

(tăn)

1. To convert (hide) into leather, as by treating with tannin.
2. To make brown by exposure to the sun.
3. Informal To thrash; beat.

1. A light or moderate yellowish brown to brownish orange.
2. The brown color that sun rays impart to the skin.
3. Tanbark.
4. a. Tannin.
   b. A solution derived from tannin.

1. Light or moderate yellowish-brown to brownish-orange.
2. Having a suntan.
3. Used in or relating to tanning.

Related Forms:

• tanˈnish adjective

(tăn)