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tanning

The correct spelling is tanning.

How to pronounce tanning

verb

IPA: /ˈtænɪŋ/

Say it like: Tan-nin-g

The correct spelling is tanning. To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun. For example: "No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."

Usage Examples

No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
  2. 2.To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
  3. 3.To spank or beat.

noun

  1. 1.The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the skins of animals, which do.
  2. 2.The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially.
  3. 3.A spanking.

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