This is the 185th most frequent Tamil word.
கர
The Tamil word "கர" (Kar) can mean "hand," "elephant," "shore," "cloud," "charcoal," or "seed," depending on the context.
The word "கர" here means "shore," referring to the seashore.
கடல் கரையில் மிக அழகான இயற்கை காட்சி உள்ளது.
The seashore has a very beautiful natural scene.
The word "கர" here means "soil," describing the substrate's properties for farming.
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 "black," describing the color.