tans

A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.

A yellowish-brown colour.

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

“She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico.”

The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.

To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

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

To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

To spank or beat.

A twig or small switch.