Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leathering

noun
/ˈlɛðərɪŋ/
Definition
The act or process of treating animal hides to produce leather.
Examples
  • The leathering of the cowhide took several weeks to complete.
  • Leathering is essential for creating durable leather goods.
  • She learned the art of leathering from her grandfather.
Meaning
Leathering refers to the method of transforming raw animal skins into leather through tanning and other processes.
Synonyms
  • Tanning
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