"pitch-tar" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pitch-tar (uncountable)
  1. A thick liquid or pitch-like form of tar. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-pitch-tar-en-noun-HuFNHOQ5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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