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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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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
Paris Texas currently describes the Lidia as one of its icons, with the silhouette offered across mules, slingbacks and boots in finishes including patent leather, cowhide and suede. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 5 May 2026 She was laid to rest on a cowhide inside a log coffin carved from a single oak tree trunk, alongside a bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 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
  • There was lace everywhere and leather too.
    — Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • From Ikebana studios in Kyoto to leather workshops in Florence and tartan looms in Stirling, a growing number of trips now build entire itineraries around a single craft.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Definition of leather
Noun
  • Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
  • Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
Definition of rawhide
Noun
  • Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of calfskin
Verb
  • The tree in Athens isn’t likely to make it through the construction of a new $225 million courthouse, despite some interest in preserving the piece of history hiding in plain sight.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • The tinkerer believes there is always another possibility hiding beneath the surface of failure.
    — Lintao "LT" Lu, Forbes.com, 22 July 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
  • This isn’t Nolan’s first encounter with the trendy sheepskin shoes.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
  • The crossover sandals are made from a smooth, soft-to-the-touch Italian sheepskin leather, while a cushioned OrthoLite footbed provides all-day comfort.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Verb
  • Iguanas usually go viral for other reasons Iguanas are usually quick-moving and run away from their would-be captors with their long tails whipping behind them.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • The attorney questioned whether a person would be able to smell alcohol at the same time that wind generated by 18-wheelers and other vehicles whipping by on the highway was blowing, as was occurring during the officer’s time with Hampton.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • The most famous item is a birch-bark saddle emblazoned with a prancing horse – the design from which the tomb takes its modern name.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026
  • The Kensi Small is available in black, birch and chocolate and retails for $698.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of birch

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