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leather definition

leather (let̸h′ər)

noun

  1. a material consisting of animal skin prepared for use by removing the hair and tanning
  2. any of various articles or parts made of this material
  3. the flap of a dog's ear

Etymology: ME lether < OE lether-, akin to Ger leder, ON lethr, MHG leder < Gmc *lethra < ? or akin ? to Celt base as in OIr lethar, Welsh lledr

adjective

  1. of or made of leather

  2. Etymology: < the leather attire often associated with sadomasochism

    of or having to do with sadomasochists, esp. homosexual sadomasochists

transitive verb

  1. to cover or furnish with leather
  2. Informal to whip or thrash with or as with a leather strap

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leather Synonyms

leather

n.

tanned hide, parchment, vellum, kangaroo hide, calfskin, horsehide, buckskin, deerskin, elk hide, goatskin, sheepskin, scarfskin, capeskin, rawhide, cowhide, buffalo hide, buffalo robe, snakeskin, sharkskin, lizard, shoe leather, glove leather, chamois, sole leather, alligator hide; see also hide 1, skin.

Leathers include: pebble grain, cordovan, kid, natural, split, Scotch grain, suede, patent, Morocco, shagreen, tooled, embossed.


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leather Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • tan: Starship Troopers isn't going to tell you how to tan leather with urine, now is it?

Adjective modifier

  • supple: This garment is made of a soft supple leather combined with a stretchable, sensuous mesh.

Modifies a noun

  • sofa: Best place to relax: on the soft leather sofa in the private room at the back of the bar.

Noun used with modifier

  • chamois: Men with chamois leathers took the opportunity to clean parts of the cars, much to the delight of the crowd.
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leather quotes

Here lies, bowl'd out by Death's unerring ball, A cricketer renowned, by name John Small; But though his name was small, yet great was his fame, For nobly did he play the'noble game'. His life was like his inningsölong and good; Full ninety summers had Death withstood, At length the ninetieth winter cameöwhen (Fate Not leaving him one solitary mate) This last of Hambledonians, old John Small, Gave up his bat and ballöhis leather, wax and all.

-Egan, Pierce

   Who would think that a little bit of leather, and two pieces of wood, had such a delightful and delighting power!

-Mitford, Mary Russell

For a long time we dreamed of a real leather ball, and at last my brother had one for his birthday. The feel of the leather, the stitching round it, the faint gold letters stamped upon it, the touch of the seam, the smell of it, all affected me so deeply that I still have that ache of beauty when I hold a cricket ball.

-Uttley, Alison

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