Meaning of the word leather in English

What does leather mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leather

US /ˈleð.ɚ/

UK /ˈleð.ər/

a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process

Example:

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The jacket is made of genuine leather.

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She bought a new leather handbag.

Synonym:

hide skin

to beat someone severely with a leather strap or similar instrument

Example:

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The old schoolmaster used to leather disobedient students.

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He threatened to leather anyone who dared to defy him.

Synonym:

flog whip thrash beat