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    leather
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEATHER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of leather as animal skin treated to preserve it and make various products. See examples of leather in sentences and collocations with other words.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LeatherLeather - Wikipedia

    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]

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › leatherLEATHER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › leatherLeather Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word leather, which can be a noun or a verb. Find out how to distinguish leather from related terms such as hide, skin, and napa.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEATHER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'leather' in British and American English. Find synonyms, examples, collocations, and related words for 'leather'.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishleather noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of leather noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › leatherLeather | History & Facts | Britannica

    Leather is animal skins and hides that have been treated with chemicals to preserve them and make them suitable for various uses. Learn about the origins, methods, and properties of leather from Britannica's editors.