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verb

Definition of cowhidenext
as in to leather
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened

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cowhide

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noun

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as in rawhide

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as in calfskin

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Recent Examples of cowhide
Verb
These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps. — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Noun
It is made with full-grain cowhide leather, has a lightweight latex bladder for elite performance and comes in three sizes. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Animal print as a whole has remained popular in the footwear space, with everything from cowhide to tiger print appearing on shoes from designers including like Alaïa, Amina Muaddi and more. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowhide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowhide
  1. leather
  2. rawhide
  3. calfskin
  4. hide
  5. rattan
  6. sheepskin
  7. whip
  8. birch
Verb
  • From pencil to pleated, mini to knee-length, sheer to leather, and understated to embellished — the skirt ruled the runway.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Those getting leathered up are Léa Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Lily-Rose Depp, Doona Bae, Riley Keough, Chris Pine and Cate Blanchett.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of leather
Noun
  • After basketball starting lineups, Butler Blue traditionally runs toward a 2-foot ceremonial rawhide bone.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Definition of rawhide
Noun
  • The flats are made in Repetto’s workshops in France and are crafted from fine calfskin leather.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Isaia cashmere scarf, $750; Dior silk tie, $300; Ferragamo calfskin oxfords, $1,590; Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 18-karat pink gold, $27,000; Il Bisonte leather card case, $140; Stefano Ricci crocodile belt, $2,800.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of calfskin
Verb
  • Working in quick, gentle strokes, Abrams used her brush and sprayer to peel away dirt hiding the floral details on Eliza’s grave before moving to the next.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The subsequent furor is about hiding it from the public and about a brazen plea to keep the Democratic Party and three of its candidates from advertising those facts.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hide
Noun
  • It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of rattan
Noun
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Verb
  • Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.
    — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Fire crews scrambled late into the night as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • Most of the color right now is coming from early-changing tree species such as dogwood, sourwood, red maple, black gum, tulip poplar and birch.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The back roads of southwest Virginia wind, crest, and plunge through lush valleys of oak, poplar, birch, and maple trees.
    — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of birch

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