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Moderateleather
The correct spelling is leather.
How to pronounce leather
/ˈlɛðə/
nounIPA: /ˈlɛðə/
Say it like: Lee-the-r
The correct spelling is leather. A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing. For example: "He leathered the ball all the way down the street."
Usage Examples
“He leathered the ball all the way down the street.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.
- 2.A piece of the above used for polishing.
- 3.A cricket ball or football.
- 4.(plural: leathers) clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.
- 5.A good defensive play
verb
- 1.To cover with leather.
- 2.To strike forcefully.
- 3.To beat with a leather belt or strap.
adjective
- 1.Made of leather.
- 2.Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.
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