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cowhide 1 of 2

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
Even Puqio, with its hodgepodge of antiques, cowhide rugs, and crystal decanters filled with pisco and rum, felt like a time warp to a bygone era of exploration. — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 The leather for the upper of the shoe once came from kangaroo hide (not cowhide). — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 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
  • 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
  • The primary bath’s limestone floor tiles and deeply veined Cielo leathered quartzite reinforce the space’s quiet, earthy palette.
    — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 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
  • Instead, the 10 mm double-tour calfskin strap passes through a narrow channel machined directly into the case.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of calfskin
Verb
  • To her, there was nothing about the real Beck that seemed necessary to hide.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Angelenos also should ensure the lids of their trash bins are closed and block any places around their homes where fleas can enter or hide.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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
  • Green whips out his phone with the fluid motion of a digital native and snaps a photo.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Who wouldn’t like to whip out a formula that enabled you to judge this action as evil and the other as merely wrong?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • On these brisk fall days, the train passes vibrant maple, oak, and river birch trees.
    — Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Large and mid-sized trees like birch, sugar maple, and white oak offer architectural interest and a sense of heritage.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of birch

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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhide. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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