tare: Meaning and Definition of

tare

1. any of various vetches, esp. Vicia sativa.
2. the seed of a vetch.
3. a noxious weed, probably the darnel.

tare

1. the weight of the wrapping, receptacle, or conveyance containing goods.
2. a deduction from the gross weight to allow for this.
3. the weight of a vehicle without cargo, passengers, etc.
4. a counterweight used in chemical analysis to balance the weight of a container.
5. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter T.

1. to ascertain, note, or allow for the tare of.

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