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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.

stirrup leather.

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.

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verb (used with object)

to cover or furnish with leather.

Informal. to beat with a leather strap.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English lether, Old English lether- (in compounds); cognate with Dutch, German leder, Old Norse lethr, MIr lethar skin, leather, Welsh lledr, Middle Breton lezr leather

Related forms

un·der·leath·er, noun

un·leath·ered, adjective

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Example Sentences

There is little distinction between wearing fur and wearing leather.

But he brought the shoe leather together using new media.

And look for wooden pegs rather than nails in the soles: when wet, the wood expands and contracts with the leather.

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There is little distinction between wearing fur and wearing leather.

But he brought the shoe leather together using new media.

And look for wooden pegs rather than nails in the soles: when wet, the wood expands and contracts with the leather.

Natural vegetable-tanned leather in an everyday-sized tote.

Hawn looked fabulous in over-the-knee black leather boots and a chunky silver belt strung around a black miniskirt.

Wood is lashed together with rawhide and covered with colored leather and metal ornaments.

Take in the old-Hollywood atmosphere-all red leather and mirrors-as a burger drips juice down your chin.

The main difference is in the cover, which opts for colored cloth instead of faux leather.

Leather was hot fashion for fall and looks to be equally popular this spring.

The bar area was shrouded in white boudoir curtains, with a chocolate leather daybed nearby.

The guest of honour wore full regalia: leather jacket, silver jewellery and bright orange boots.

The first aviators adopted leather as their material of choice because of its durability, warmth, and good looks.

Paint would last longer leather and interiors would last longer.

Al-Wangari flips the lid of one of them, revealing stacks of old volumes bound in mottled leather.

There are comfy leather chairs, abstract paintings, and a surprisingly sophisticated wine list.

It comes bound in an annoying leather case that smacks of smarmy corporate importance.

We must work to ban the sales of leather and hides, too.

Tod's has launched a limited range of clothing to add to its shoes and leather goods.

For peace of mind while traveling, keep your money safely tucked away into this flexible leather travel belt.

In addition to their role in the ocean, some hagfish are also caught and harvested for use as food or leather.

Shoulder-length hair and patent leather party shoes complete the ensemble.

Spicy and meaty, with good juicy flavors and notes of saddle leather.

No stretches there, unless you count his leather pants.

Leather with a slick pigmented or painted surface is far more impervious to damage.

When shoe prices rose he slapped export controls on hides to increase the supply of leather.

Leather shoulders help keep expedition gear and luggage straps from slipping off.

The better way is to use the big rats skin in leather industry for children shoes.

As a result, many details of daily life were preserved: wooden toothbrushes, leather shoes and fabric.

Sweet cherry flavors over cedar, mushrooms, and soft leather.

The leather seats are accented by five-point racing harnesses.

Leather trim on key cases and wallets can be replaced.

The general doctrine that the social costs of inflation related to the shoe leather costs is ridiculous.

My hands have not gotten wet in them at all and the leather palms provide good grip.

My dad took off his leather belt and blistered me bloody.

The iron railing was cold even through my leather mittens.

Home accents and gifts from vintage vases to contemporary tea sets to jewelry and leather goods.

Forget the black leather motorcycle jacket and the tight black leather pants.

First, many of the people who sit on the red leather benches are newcomers.

It had plush leather seats, automatic everything and a top-of-the-line stereo.

It seems as if no designer's fall collection is complete without a few pairs of skintight leather jeans.

Black leather belt with a holster for his sidearm, a38 calibre pistol.

Leather garments and furniture have become increasingly popular, but they need special care.

Fashion shows tend to cover every contingency, so it's not unusual to see leather and dark colors in the spring collections.

The skins of various kinds of sea animals will be popular in all kinds of leather goods the coming season.

Just don't wear a t-shirt under a leather sport jacket to the interview.

It seems that the crack of a whip occurs when its tip exceeds the speed of sound, and not when leather slaps against leather.

Kara will take your leather seat and customize it by etching out your own design and/or coloring it with latex paint.

Scientists have discovered what they say is the world's oldest leather shoe.

Relaxing in the black leather recliner that serves as his.

Find out why leather is better for basketballs with this article.

Made of a rubberized plaid fabric with leather details, the shoulder bag is waterproof and fully lined.

In the making of gloves only certain kinds of leather are used.

If the binding is leather and powdery, pat rather than wipe.

Out of nowhere two men in familiar leather coats appeared.

And that's when old-fashioned shoe leather and detective work came into play.

The leather has also backed down and the bacon has run.

They then stole, doctored and pixelized the results and turned them into this geektastic printed leather jewelry.

Expedition style and travel features make this leather tote indispensible.

Rolls of leather stand alongside a pile of rubber soles.

Keep your money safely tucked away into this flexible leather travel belt.

Football helmets have come a long way since the days of crude leather and brittle plastic, because they've had.

Leather skirts, derby boots, and a peppy new boutique.

Prevent aching feet on your travels and pack lighter with these leather slip-ons.

The set consists two leather belts and a cast zinc buckle, which is where the action happens.

Carry all you need for your next business meeting in this beautiful leather conference folder, lined with red textured.

Leather upper with a high-grip sole for excellent traction.

It was rigged with a leather conveyor belt that kept the fabric moving as it was being sewn.

In amongst the lawn chairs and leather goods are the gizmos of yesteryear.

Bound in soft-grain black leather with gilt corners this diary's good looks are matched by its robust usefulness.

Soft tumbled leather uppers pair with supportive footbeds.

Schumard drew the crowd's attention to a brown leather bag innocently sitting on a countertop in the background of the image.

Its economy depends mainly on cattle ranching, and was also known for making exotic leather boots.

Travel lighter and faster with this metal-free, reversible leather belt.

It could be sculpting ice, sparking campfires, or searing one bad mofo on your leather jacket.

Holes carved in the ends of the bones were likely strung with leather straps tied around the skaters' feet.

Explore longer in comfort and style with these handcrafted leather shoes.

Dark brown canvas with leather accents is enlivened by a woven and embroidered tapestry band.

Show your support for the world's big cats with this leather wrap bracelet.

Fight travel fatigue and have the energy to get more out of your journeys with these versatile, full-grain leather shoes.

Hand-rubbed with olive and sunflower oils to soften the leather and help.

Thick leather straps pierce a replica of an ancient ice skate.

Others are in the leather trunks of traveling nomads.

The bag features an interior zip pocket as well as leather handles and a shoulder strap.

The gladiator is shown wearing light leather armor over his left arm and shoulder, his neck, and the back of his head.

Traditional masks are made of papier-mâché or leather and fetch a pretty penny.

Ultrasoft, hand-tanned leather uppers treated with a unique rubbing of olive oil help prevent blisters.

Diablo tapes his wrists and pulls on a tight leather mask.

Near the feet, two chunks of birch fungus on leather straps were recovered, along with a flint-bladed dagger and shoes.

Pinpointing the origin of shoes has been a difficult task, because footwear made of leather or plant materials degrades rapidly.

Leather jackets and greased-back hairdos abound, as do retro boutiques stocking kitsch, vintage clothing.

Guys pummeled each other to the head using their fists with leather thongs wrapped around them.

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World English Dictionary

leather (ˈlɛðə)

—n
1.	a. a material consisting of the skin of an animal made smooth and flexible by tanning, removing the hair, etc
	b. (as modifier): leather goods Related: coriaceous, leathern
2.	(plural) leather clothes, esp as worn by motorcyclists
3.	the flap of a dog's ear

—vb
4.	to cover with leather
5.	to whip with or as if with a leather strap

Related: coriaceous, leathern

[Old English lether- (in compound words); related to Old High German leder, Old Norse lethr-]

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Word Origin & History

leather

O.E. leðer (in compounds only) "hide, skin, leather," from P.Gmc. *lethran (cf. O.N. leðr, O.Fris. lether, M.Du. leder, O.H.G. ledar, Ger. leder), from PIE *letrom (cf. O.Ir. lethar, Welsh lledr, Breton lezr). The word became synonymous with "sado-masochism" 1980s, having achieved that status

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in homosexual jargon in the 1970s. Leatherneck "U.S. Marine" is Navy slang first recorded 1914, from the leather collars of their early uniforms; earlier in British use (1890) as a sailor's term for a soldier.

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Easton

Bible Dictionary

Leather definition

a girdle of, worn by Elijah (2 Kings 1:8) and John the Baptist (Matt. 3:4). Leather was employed both for clothing (Num. 31:20; Heb. 11:37) and for writing upon. The trade of a tanner is mentioned (Acts 9:43; 10:6, 32). It was probably learned in Egypt.

Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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Idioms & Phrases

leather

see hell-bent for leather.

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