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leather

The correct spelling is leather.

How to pronounce leather

/ˈlɛðə/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.
  2. 2.A piece of the above used for polishing.
  3. 3.A cricket ball or football.
  4. 4.(plural: leathers) clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.
  5. 5.A good defensive play

verb

  1. 1.To cover with leather.
  2. 2.To strike forcefully.
  3. 3.To beat with a leather belt or strap.

adjective

  1. 1.Made of leather.
  2. 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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