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
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Leather Coats and Jackets Leather is often made from cowhide, but it can also be made from the hide of other animals, such as bison, deer, goat, and sheep.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 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
Grab the shoes in a classic color like black, burgundy, or olive green, or switch things up with a daring cowhide print.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Leather Coats and Jackets Leather is often made from cowhide, but it can also be made from the hide of other animals, such as bison, deer, goat, and sheep.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cowhide
Verb
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The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.—
BusinessDen,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Kate paired it with the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, the toffee-colored Nano Montreal bag from her beloved DeMellier, and gold calfskin Ralph Lauren pumps.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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The top and bottom layers are 100 percent top-grain calfskin leather, and the middle layer is a proprietary, thin fiber that the company claims is 15 times stronger than steel.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To add order, cabinets hide toys, there’s a small desk for homework, and East London Cloth café curtains filter the light.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The Harrison County Health Department notes dark clothing resembles the shadows mosquitoes hide in.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Embrace the East Coast cliché of baby blue pinstripes and plenty of rattan for your summer setup.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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The woven rattan is weather-resistant, so these chairs are guaranteed to last.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new policy doesn’t cover taxidermy or byproduct materials such as leather, sheepskin, wool or mohair.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Those of us who love her were able to finally take a breather on this one when the film bros eventually shut up and were able to admit that Hathaway totally whips ass in this franchise closer.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The younger Franqui, who was out on a more than $1 million bond, was also re-arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after allegedly pistol whipping a person in West Hartford.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tim Bachak would look out to his backyard most evenings to see wildlife emerging from the forest of birch, maple and oak trees hugging his property.—
Tim Craig,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The tall thin birch has little future compared with others, some even standing tall.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhide. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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