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
New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
The adult woman was buried with grave goods that aligned with that culture, including a cowhide, bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets, Live Science reports.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
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Verb
These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Noun
Also among the optional extras is a cowhide leather pouch with a belt loop and keyring attachment.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
The adult woman was buried with grave goods that aligned with that culture, including a cowhide, bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets, Live Science reports.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowhide
Verb
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There was lace everywhere and leather too.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Watch and listen to the film of them onstage at Woodstock: the flurry of percussion, all the metal and wood and rawhide and human hands, is where the ear goes first.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The rest of the shoe is made from white calfskin leather, patent calfskin leather, and the transparent polyurethane sides create the illusion of a naked shoe, which is currently trending again.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Courtesy of Swatch Courtesy of Swatch To go with the calfskin lanyards, there will purportedly also be longer lanyards and desk clock holders (in eight colors, naturally) available online.—
Jeremy White,
Wired News,
12 May 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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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
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It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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The boots are crafted with soft sheepskin, which naturally wicks away moisture.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Hartford was experiencing a 10 out of 12 for pollen counts, with top allergens including birch, maple and oak pollens.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhide. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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