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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLeatherwork
/ˈlɛð.ər.wɜːrk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The activity or craft of making items from leather.
"She took a class in leatherwork to create her own handbag." - 2
Items or products made from leather.
"The store specializes in high-quality leatherwork, including belts and wallets."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'leatherwork' originates from the Old English word 'leðer', meaning 'animal hide', combined with 'work', which comes from the Proto-Germanic 'werkan', meaning 'to do or make'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the craft of making items from leather.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Leatherwork" is said worldwide
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travail du cuir
Transliteration: travail du cuir
"Elle a appris le travail du cuir pour créer ses propres sacs."
Lederarbeit
Transliteration: Lederarbeit
"Er hat eine Leidenschaft für Lederarbeit entwickelt."
lavorazione della pelle
Transliteration: lavorazione della pelle
"La lavorazione della pelle è un'arte antica."
trabajo en cuero
Transliteration: trabajo en cuero
"El trabajo en cuero es muy apreciado en la moda."
trabalho em couro
Transliteration: trabalho em couro
"O trabalho em couro é uma habilidade valiosa."
चमड़े का काम
Transliteration: chamde ka kaam
"चमड़े का काम एक पारंपरिक कला है।"
皮革工艺
Transliteration: pígé gōngyì
"皮革工艺在时尚界中非常重要。"
가죽 작업
Transliteration: gajuk jag-eob
"가죽 작업은 많은 사람들에게 사랑받는 취미입니다."
革細工
Transliteration: kawa zaiku
"革細工は日本の伝統的な技術です。"
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