Leatherworking Terminology

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

• The luxurious sofa was upholstered in soft cowhide.
• I found a great deal on a cowhide rug for the living room.
• Check out my new cowhide boots, aren't they cool?
• His tough exterior was like a layer of cowhide, hiding his true emotions.

noun a whip or rope made of rawhide

• The rawhide material is commonly used in the production of leather goods.
• I bought a new rawhide chew toy for my dog.
• Let's go grab a few drinks at the Rawhide Saloon tonight.
• She held onto her anger like a piece of rawhide, refusing to let it go.

noun a place where animal hides are processed and turned into leather

• The tannery is responsible for processing raw animal hides into leather.
• I heard the tannery down the street is finally reopening after renovations.
• I wouldn't go near that tannery, it smells awful.
• Her mind was like a tannery, constantly processing and transforming raw ideas into refined thoughts.