tal·low (t l  )n. 1. Hard fat obtained from parts of the bodies of cattle, sheep, or horses, and used in foodstuffs or to make candles, leather dressing, soap, and lubricants. 2. Any of various similar fats, such as those obtained from plants. tr.v. tal·lowed, tal·low·ing, tal·lows 1. To smear or cover with tallow. 2. To fatten (animals) in order to obtain tallow. [Middle English talow.] tal low·y adj. |
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