as in to leather
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened
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Recent Examples of cowhide
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The most expensive suede, usually used for jackets, is made from lambskin; while boots are made from sturdier sheepskin or cowhide.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
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Verb
These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Noun
Upholstered in leather or cowhide, this chaise is an icon of industrial aesthetic.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The most expensive suede, usually used for jackets, is made from lambskin; while boots are made from sturdier sheepskin or cowhide.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
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Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
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The decor is wittily maximalist—Elton John’s idea of a cowboy saloon—with rawhide banquettes and giant antlers for a chandelier.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024
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However, during the FBI tests in 2022 at the agency’s lab in Quantico, Va., forensic analysts used a rawhide mallet to strike the gun so hard that components of the gun fractured.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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The watch is water resistant and finished with a black calfskin leather and rubber strap.Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This discovery highlights the unique biodiversity hidden even in the deepest parts of our ocean and how the isolation of trench environments can breed unique adaptations.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The women were models of courage, hiding from fighters in the mountains of Greece after World War II triggered violent civil strife in that country.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each tray is woven from artisanal rattan and includes 25 disposable guest towels with scalloped edges.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Expect to find swivel gliders in airy white linen, cribs and dressers accented with handwoven caning, and daybeds made from honey-toned rattan.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The thick and plush sheepskin lining provides some extra comfort.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Crafted from sheepskin leather, this pair from Amazon is lined with soft, warm cashmere so that your hands can stay toasty and comfy.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Unusually fierce December winds whipping across the Île de la Cité, flanked by the River Seine, forced all the events inside.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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As the wind can really whip between buildings in the winter, a thick wool coat like this Cole Haan trench coat now 38 percent off, will keep you warm while walking.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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In a test of the technology, a number of the sensor units were attached to the leaves of golden birch trees which were growing in the experimental garden of the University of Tokyo.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Cat Couch is manufactured from Baltic birch wood in Arizona.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhide. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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