tan

intransitive verb

To convert (an animal hide) into leather by subjecting it to a chemical process that stabilizes the proteins, making it less susceptible to decay.

intransitive verb

To make (a person or a person’s skin) darker by exposure to the sun.

intransitive verb

To thrash; beat.

intransitive verb

To become darker from exposure to the sun.

noun

A light or moderate yellowish brown to brownish orange.

noun

A suntan.

noun

Tanbark.

noun

Tannin.

noun

A solution derived from tannin.