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- Dictionaryleather/ˈlɛðə/
noun
- 1. a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process: "a leather jacket"
- 2. a piece of leather as a polishing cloth.
verb
- 1. beat or thrash (someone): informal British "he caught me and leathered me black and blue"
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LEATHER definition: 1. animal skin treated in order to preserve it, and used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment…. Learn more.
Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators. [1][2]
Leather is treated animal skin which is used for making shoes, clothes, bags, and furniture. He wore a leather jacket and dark trousers. ...an impressive range of upholstered furniture, in a choice of fabrics and leathers.
animal skin dressed for use; the flap of the ear of a dog; something wholly or partly made of leather… See the full definition
Leather is a material that's made from animal skin and used to make shoes, bags, furniture covers, and many other things. You might be too hot if you wear your leather pants to the beach. Most expensive, well-made shoes are made of leather — although it's pliable and easy to shape, it's also extremely strong and long-lasting.
Definition of leather noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
LEATHER definition: the skin of animals that is used to make things such as shoes and bags: . Learn more.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun leather mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun leather. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. leather has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
a material consisting of the skin of an animal made smooth and flexible by tanning, removing the hair, etc. (as modifier): leather goods. (plural) leather clothes, esp as worn by motorcyclists. vb (transitive) to cover with leather. to whip with or as if with a leather strap.
noun. The dressed or tanned hide of an animal. American Heritage. A material consisting of animal skin prepared for use by removing any hair and tanning. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any of various articles or parts made of this material. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The flap of a dog's ear. Webster's New World.
