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Leather

/ˈlɛðə/

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

📖 Definitions of "Leather"

noun
  1. 1

    A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

  2. 2

    A piece of the above used for polishing.

  3. 3

    A cricket ball or football.

  4. 4

    (plural: leathers) clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.

verb
  1. 1

    To cover with leather.

  2. 2

    To strike forcefully.

    "He leathered the ball all the way down the street."

  3. 3

    To beat with a leather belt or strap.

adjective
  1. 1

    Made of leather.

  2. 2

    Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.

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