Definition of leather - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
materialsmaterial made by tanning animal hides
- The jacket was made of high-quality leather..
2.
fashionTECH. clothing made from treated animal hide for motorcycle ridersTECH.
- He wore leathers for the ride.
3.
diamond defenseTECH. US good defensive play in baseballTECH. US
- That catch was pure leather.
4.
game equipmentTECH. UK cricket ball or footballTECH. UK
- He hit the leather out of the park.
Verb
1.
craftcover using treated animal hide for protection or decoration
- He decided to leather the old chair to restore its look..
2.
- In old times, parents would leather their children as punishment.
Images of leather
material made by tanning animal hides 
clothing made from treated animal hide for motorcycle riders 
cricket ball or football
Expressions with leather
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leather material used for making shoes
The cobbler used high-quality shoe leather.
very strong and durable
The old boots were as tough as leather.
items made from leather
The store sells a variety of leather goods including bags and belts.
narrow piece of leather for decoration
The bag was adorned with a leather strip.
small section of leather used in crafting
She selected a piece of leather for the bracelet.
leather that is dyed or naturally white in color
The designer used white leather for the luxury handbags..
man‑made material used instead of animal hide for similar products
The sofa is covered in artificial leather to keep costs down.
covered or held together with leather
He bought a leather-bound journal for his notes.
leather material made from animal skin, not from synthetic substitutes
These boots are made of real leather and should last for years.
material made to look like leather but from synthetic products
The couch was covered in imitation leather that felt surprisingly soft..
made to look like leather but not real leather
She wore a mock leather jacket to the party.
soft leather made from the skin of a young cow
The book was bound in dark brown calf leather.
dried fruit puree made into a chewy sheet
She packed fruit leather in her lunchbox for a healthy snack.
leather or imitation leather with a shiny, glossy surface
She wore shoes made of patent leather.
type of leather used for clothing and accessories
The bag is crafted from high-quality suede leather.
leather surface pressed to create a raised pattern or design
The chair was covered in dark embossed leather.
soft leather from chamois or similar animals, often used for cleaning
He wiped the car with chamois leather.
soft leather made from the skin of a young goat
The gloves were made of fine kid leather..
made completely from leather material
He bought an all-leather jacket for winter.
leather made from alligator skin, often used for luxury goods
This bag is made of alligator leather.
moving extremely fast without caution
They drove hell-for-leather to catch the train.
carp with very few or no scales and smooth skin
The leather carp has smooth skin and almost no scales.
fern used in floral arrangements
She added leather fern to the bouquet for texture.
making things from leather by shaping and finishing
Leather working requires skill and patience.
Origin of leather
Old English, lether (hide)
Terms with leather included in their meaning
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clothing
outer coverings for feet typically made of leather, fabric, or similar material
leather material
material made from the outer covering of an animal
printing format
book edition with stiff boards, sometimes cloth or leather outer layer
leather
skin of a large animal used for leather
manufacturing
convert animal hide into leather
clothing
leather jacket worn by motorcyclists
material
long narrow strip of leather or cloth
manufacturing
process of making leather from animal skins
native footwear
soft leather shoe made by Indigenous peoples, stitched from one piece
home
chairs sofas and similar pieces filled with padding and covered in fabric or leather
punishment
strip of leather used in flogging
textile
soft surface on fabric or leather
material
leather made from young cattle hide
fashion
heavy leather boot popular in punk and goth fashion
sports
hard ball with cork interior and leather exterior
footwear
casual shoe made of canvas or leather
theatrical figure
figure cut from paper or leather used in shadow play
textiles
soft brushed leather-like fabric used for clothes and furniture
fashion
glove made from soft suede leather
manufacturing
related to the process of making leather
footwear
sturdy leather shoe with decorative perforations
material
soft strong leather from deerskin or sheepskin
material
made of soft yellowish leather
material
leather made from the skin of a calf
Examples of leather in a sentence
The car seats were upholstered in leather. She bought new leathers for the biking season. His leathers were custom-made for better protection. His glove work showed real leather. The team's leather was impressive throughout the game. The leather was bowled with great speed.
Fans cheered as the leather crossed the goal line. They will leather the car seats for a luxurious feel. She wants to leather the book cover for durability. He threatened to leather the misbehaving dog. The coach would leather the players for mistakes.
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- French:cuir, gainer, ...
- German:Leder, mit Leder überziehen, ...
- Italian:pelle, rivestire di pelle, ...
- Spanish:piel, cubrir con cuero, ...
- Portuguese:couro, revestir com couro, ...
- Chinese:皮革, 包上皮革, ...
- Japanese:革, 革で覆う, ...
- Arabic:جِلْد, غلف بالجلد, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹר, לְרַפֵּד בְּעוֹר, ...
- Russian:кожа, обтянуть кожей, ...
- Ukrainian:шкіра, обтягувати шкірою, ...
- Hindi:चमड़ा, चमड़े से ढकना, ...
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