Meaning of the word tanning in English

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tanning

US /ˈtæn.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtæn.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the process of treating animal hides to produce leather

Example:
The factory specializes in the tanning of exotic animal skins.
Traditional tanning methods often involve natural plant extracts.
2.

the process of getting a suntan, especially by exposure to the sun or using a sunlamp

Example:
She enjoys summer days spent tanning by the pool.
Excessive tanning can be harmful to your skin.

Verb

1.

to make (skin or leather) brown or tan by exposure to the sun or a sunlamp

Example:
She spent hours tanning on the beach.
The leather was carefully tanned to ensure durability.
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