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leather
[ leth-er ]
noun
- 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.
- an article made of this material.
adjective
- pertaining to, made of, or resembling leather:
leather processing; leather upholstery.
- Slang. catering to or patronized by customers who typically wear leather clothing, often as a means of signaling interest in or preference for sadomasochistic sexual activity.
verb (used with object)
- to cover or furnish with leather.
- Informal. to beat with a leather strap.
leather
/ ˈɛðə /
noun
- a material consisting of the skin of an animal made smooth and flexible by tanning, removing the hair, etc
- ( as modifier ) coriaceousleathern
leather goods
- plural leather clothes, esp as worn by motorcyclists
- the flap of a dog's ear
verb
- to cover with leather
- to whip with or as if with a leather strap
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲd·ٳİ noun
- ܲ·ٳİ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of leather1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of leather1
Idioms and Phrases
see hell-bent for leather .Example Sentences
Cher was no stranger to wearing eye-catching outfits—but the combination of a tough leather jacket and the delicate lingerie hit a nerve.
Attendees wore bedazzled cowboy boots and hats; chaps; fringe and leather; red, white and blue; outfits inspired by Beyoncé’s past tours and video looks; and, of course, denim on denim on denim.
Over the following months the wood is cut, settled, rounded, spliced, planed, fitted with a brass tip and leather pad, sanded in nine different ways, oiled, and finally waxed, before being complete.
Metal, leather and rhinestones adorn Aslan World’s first showroom in the Arts District, reflecting the brand’s slogan: Utilitarian maximalism designed for a new world.
But he’s at ease, wearing a sharp outfit of dark Japanese denim and black leather boots that complement the Texas-themed dining room.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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