No. 185 in Tamil
கர
The Tamil word "கர" (Kar) can mean "hand," "elephant," "shore," "cloud," "charcoal," or "seed," depending on the context.
In a sentence
இந்த வீட்டு சுவர்கள் கர நிறத்தில் செய்து இருக்கின்றன.
The walls of this house are painted black.
The word "கர" here means "black," describing the color.
கடல் கரையில் மிக அழகான இயற்கை காட்சி உள்ளது.
The seashore has a very beautiful natural scene.
The word "கர" here means "shore," referring to the seashore.
அத்தகைய நிலங்களில் பயிர் செய்ய கரை மிகவும் பலமாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.
In such lands, the soil must be very strong for cultivation.
The word "கர" here means "soil," describing the substrate's properties for farming.
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