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as in skin
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use
the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags
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as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value
this jacket was made from real leather
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Standout pieces include the denim bustier ($88), coordinating leather pants ($498) and jacket ($498), backless classic shirt ($88), and a vegan fur coat ($328), among other items.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
The gourmet kitchen is designed around gorgeous counters of leathered quartzite and Caesarstone with an additional walnut butcher block.
—Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
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Noun
The two-inch-thick seat cushion will provide ample support, and the contoured mesh back will bend to your weight, unlike rigid models made from leather or upholstery.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
Standout pieces include the denim bustier ($88), coordinating leather pants ($498) and jacket ($498), backless classic shirt ($88), and a vegan fur coat ($328), among other items.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
Apple's MagSafe system helps snap the iPhone 12 models right into place on their wireless charging docks, and also enables a whole new series of accessories that can easily snap on, from silicone cases to leather wallets.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
The gourmet kitchen is designed around gorgeous counters of leathered quartzite and Caesarstone with an additional walnut butcher block.
—Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.
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