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Collins tare []
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1) any of various vetch plants, such as Vicia hirsuta (hairy tare) of Eurasia and N Africa
2) the seed of any of these plants
3) Bible a troublesome weed, thought to be the darnel
• Etymology: of unknown origin II
1) the weight of the wrapping or container in which goods are packed 2) a deduction from gross weight to compensate for this
3) the weight of a vehicle without its cargo, passengers, etc
4) an empty container used as a counterbalance in determining net weight
5) () to weigh (a package, etc.) in order to calculate the amount of tare
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