Cowhide

Pronunciation: /kaʊˌhaɪd/

Definitions of cowhide

noun the hide or skin of a cow, used as leather

Example Sentences

A1 The cowhide is used to make leather products like belts and wallets.

A2 The farmer sold the cowhide to a tannery for processing.

B1 The cowhide rug added a rustic touch to the living room.

B2 She admired the intricate designs carved into the cowhide chair.

C1 The luxury handbag was made from the finest Italian cowhide.

C2 The artist created a stunning painting on a canvas of cowhide.

Examples of cowhide in a Sentence

formal The luxurious sofa was upholstered in soft cowhide.

informal I found a great deal on a cowhide rug for the living room.

slang Check out my new cowhide boots, aren't they cool?

figurative His tough exterior was like a layer of cowhide, hiding his true emotions.

Grammatical Forms of cowhide

• past tense: cowhided
• plural: cowhides
• comparative: more cowhide
• superlative: most cowhide
• present tense: cowhides
• future tense: will cowhide
• perfect tense: have cowhided
• continuous tense: is cowhiding
• singular: cowhide
• positive degree: cowhide
• infinitive: to cowhide
• gerund: cowhiding
• participle: cowhided

Origin and Evolution of cowhide

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cowhide' originates from the combination of 'cow' referring to the animal and 'hide' meaning skin or leather.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the skin or leather of a cow, 'cowhide' later evolved to also refer to a whip made from cowhide or a rug made from cowhide.