cowhide

1 of 2

noun

cow·​hide ˈkau̇-ˌhīd How to pronounce cowhide (audio)
1
: the hide of a cow
also : leather made from this hide
2
: a coarse whip of rawhide or braided leather

cowhide

2 of 2

verb

cowhided; cowhiding

transitive verb

: to flog with a cowhide whip

Examples of cowhide in a Sentence

Noun a cloth made of cowhide Verb was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Instead of strictly cool and neutral tones, there are now plaid and floral fabrics, custom cowhide quilts, and a collection of antique and custom furniture pieces. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2024 Similar to tanning cowhide, the membrane is treated to mimic a leather-like texture. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for cowhide 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowhide was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowhide. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cowhide

1 of 2 noun
cow·​hide -ˌhīd How to pronounce cowhide (audio)
1
: the hide of a cow or leather made from it
2
: a whip of rawhide or braided leather

cowhide

2 of 2 verb
cowhided; cowhiding
: to whip with a cowhide

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