cowhide

verb

cowhided; cowhiding
Synonyms of cowhidenext

transitive verb

: to flog with a cowhide whip

Examples of cowhide in a Sentence

was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened
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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

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cowhide was in 1794

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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowhide. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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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