Waterproofing material for a sail, once Crossword Clue

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Waterproofing material for a sail, once Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
2. a man who serves as a sailor
(verb)
1. coat with tar

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WATERPROOFING (noun)
1. the act of treating something to make it repel water
2. a coating capable of making a surface waterproof
MATERIAL (noun)
1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
2. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
MATERIAL (adjective)
1. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
2. having material or physical form or substance

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