leathers

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English

Definitions

noun

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.
A piece of the above used for polishing.
A cricket ball or football.
(plural: leathers) clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.

verb

To cover with leather.
To strike forcefully.“He leathered the ball all the way down the street.”
To beat with a leather belt or strap.

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Synonyms

leathery coriaceous tough hides skins stirrup leathern leatherwork leatherjackets leatherjacket calfskin leatherwood boots cowhide leatherworking leatherleaf

Rhymes

tethers feathers bellwethers get-togethers nethers togethers birdfeathers gethers heathers smethers

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