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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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noun [ U ] us / ˈleð·ər / Add to word list. animal skin that has been treated in order to preserve it and is used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment, etc.: a leather jacket. leathery. adjective us / ˈleð·ə·ri / His skin was tough and leathery. (Definition of leather from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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 definition: the skin of an animal, with the hair removed, prepared for use by tanning or a similar process designed to preserve it against decay and make it pliable or supple when dry.. See examples of LEATHER used in a sentence.
The meaning of LEATHER is animal skin dressed for use. 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 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.
leather, animal skins and hides that have been treated with chemicals to preserve them and make them suitable for use as clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools, and sports equipment.
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.
LEATHER definition: the skin of animals that is used to make things such as shoes and bags: . Learn more.
It is the end product of tanning the rawhide of an animal to make it durable and yet very flexible. Leather is commonly made from cattle hide, though the skins from almost any animal (mammals, amphibians, reptiles) including exotic animals like ostriches, kangaroos, pythons and even camels can also be tanned into leather.
noun. /ˈleðə (r)/ /ˈleðər/ Idioms. [uncountable] material made by removing the hair or fur from animal skins and preserving the skins using special processes. a leather jacket. The soles are made of leather. a leather-bound book. in leather I'm looking for a pair of boots in dark brown leather. see also chamois (2), patent leather, pleather.
