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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Recent Examples of cowhide
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
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
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These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
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Photo : Shutterbug Studios / Compass A bar is embellished with cowhide.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
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
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Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
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The decor is wittily maximalist—Elton John’s idea of a cowboy saloon—with rawhide banquettes and giant antlers for a chandelier.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024
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However, during the FBI tests in 2022 at the agency’s lab in Quantico, Va., forensic analysts used a rawhide mallet to strike the gun so hard that components of the gun fractured.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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The brand expanded into jewelry and calfskin leather bags.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Her footwear choice was pink Christian Louboutin Emilie sandals, featuring strappy suede calfskin uppers with crystal embellishments.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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But Kahane would always hide away in the bedroom, careful not to set a dangerous example for her child (who is now 23 and contributed an essay to her book) with her risky photography style.Oscar Holland, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Three men accused of stealing more than 1,200 pairs of Air Jordans from a train in the Mojave Desert were foiled by a GPS tracker hidden inside the shipment, authorities said.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Expect to find swivel gliders in airy white linen, cribs and dressers accented with handwoven caning, and daybeds made from honey-toned rattan.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Done up with vintage-style rattan and wicker, all five units are delights.Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
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The inside is made of a genuine sheepskin lining that’s fluffy to cushion feet.Nicol Natale, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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With the same soft sheepskin lining as the classic boot and a water-resistant outsole, these keep your feet cozy while adding a touch of femininity and style to your overall travel outfit.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Available in 21 colors, the mixer has 10 speeds to knead, whip, and stir ingredients for bread, baked goods, pizza dough, and more.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cream; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Cat Couch is manufactured from Baltic birch wood in Arizona.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Wait until late summer to prune trees with large sap flows such as birch, elm, and maple.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhide. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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