Meaning of "leather" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LEATHER

Old English lether- (in compound words); related to Old High German leder, Old Norse lethr-.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LEATHER

leather  [ˈlɛðə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEATHER

Leather is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb leather in English.

WHAT DOES LEATHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Leather

Leather is a durable and flexible material created by the tanning of animal rawhide and skin, often cattle hide. It can be produced through manufacturing processes ranging from cottage industry to heavy industry. Leather is used for various purposes including clothing, bookbinding, leather wallpaper, and as a furniture covering. It is produced in a wide variety of types and styles and is decorated by a wide range of techniques.

Definition of leather in the English dictionary

The first definition of leather in the dictionary is a material consisting of the skin of an animal made smooth and flexible by tanning, removing the hair, etc. Other definition of leather is leather clothes, esp as worn by motorcyclists. Leather is also the flap of a dog's ear.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO LEATHER

PRESENT

Present

I leather

you leather

he/she/it leathers

we leather

you leather

they leather

Present continuous

I am leathering

you are leathering

he/she/it is leathering

we are leathering

you are leathering

they are leathering

Present perfect

I have leathered

you have leathered

he/she/it has leathered

we have leathered

you have leathered

they have leathered

Present perfect continuous

I have been leathering

you have been leathering

he/she/it has been leathering

we have been leathering

you have been leathering

they have been leathering

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I leathered

you leathered

he/she/it leathered

we leathered

you leathered

they leathered

Past continuous

I was leathering

you were leathering

he/she/it was leathering

we were leathering

you were leathering

they were leathering

Past perfect

I had leathered

you had leathered

he/she/it had leathered

we had leathered

you had leathered

they had leathered

Past perfect continuous

I had been leathering

you had been leathering

he/she/it had been leathering

we had been leathering

you had been leathering

they had been leathering

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will leather

you will leather

he/she/it will leather

we will leather

you will leather

they will leather

Future continuous

I will be leathering

you will be leathering

he/she/it will be leathering

we will be leathering

you will be leathering

they will be leathering

Future perfect

I will have leathered

you will have leathered

he/she/it will have leathered

we will have leathered

you will have leathered

they will have leathered

Future perfect continuous

I will have been leathering

you will have been leathering

he/she/it will have been leathering

we will have been leathering

you will have been leathering

they will have been leathering

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would leather

you would leather

he/she/it would leather

we would leather

you would leather

they would leather

Conditional continuous

I would be leathering

you would be leathering

he/she/it would be leathering

we would be leathering

you would be leathering

they would be leathering

Conditional perfect

I would have leather

you would have leather

he/she/it would have leather

we would have leather

you would have leather

they would have leather

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been leathering

you would have been leathering

he/she/it would have been leathering

we would have been leathering

you would have been leathering

they would have been leathering

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you leather
we let´s leather
you leather

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to leather

Past participle

leathered

Present Participle

leathering

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «LEATHER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «leather» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of leather

batter · beat · belt · break · bruise · clobber · drub · flog · hide · hit · knock · lash · lick · pelt · pound · punch · skin · strike · thrash · thwack

TRANSLATION OF LEATHER

Find out the translation of leather to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of leather from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «leather» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 皮革
• Translator English - Spanish: piel
• English: leather
• Translator English - Hindi: चमड़ा
• Translator English - Arabic: جِلْدٌ مَدْبُوغٌ
• Translator English - Russian: выделанная кожа
• Translator English - Portuguese: couro
• Translator English - Bengali: চামড়া
• Translator English - French: cuir
• Translator English - Malay: Kulit
• Translator English - German: Leder
• Translator English - Japanese: 革
• Translator English - Korean: 가죽
• Translator English - Javanese: Kulit
• Translator English - Vietnamese: da thuộc
• Translator English - Tamil: தோல்
• Translator English - Marathi: चामडे
• Translator English - Turkish: deri
• Translator English - Italian: pelle
• Translator English - Polish: skóra
• Translator English - Ukrainian: шкіра
• Translator English - Romanian: piele
• Translator English - Greek: δέρμα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: leer
• Translator English - Swedish: läder
• Translator English - Norwegian: lær

10 QUOTES WITH «LEATHER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word leather.

1

Amrita Acharia

I love leather. I'm very much a leather jacket, leather trousers kind of girl.

2

Colleen Atwood

I have always loved beautiful leather objects, especially the detail that goes into designing them both inside and out.

3

Ashley Benson

I like edgy but classic looks - like Chanel mixed with Alexander McQueen. My personal style is edgier. My closet is just black, gray, and white. I'm more comfortable in darker colors and leather jackets.

4

Honor Blackman

I'm told leather drives men up the wall. I like wearing it because it because it feels nice.

5

Marlon Brando

With women, I've got a long bamboo pole with a leather loop on the end. I slip the loop around their necks so they can't get away or come too close. Like catching snakes.

6

Thomas Bulfinch

Shields were generally made of wood, covered with leather, or some similar substance. To secure them, in some sort, from being cut through by the sword, they were surrounded with a hoop of metal.

7

Mark Burnett

In Botswana in the Kalahari Desert there's a tented camp called Jack's Camp, which is like old Africa meets Ralph Lauren. The Oriental rugs, the old leather chairs - you feel like you've just jumped out of a Ralph Lauren ad.

8

Gerard Butler

Choosing the right mask helps you... We went through many masks. It was very particular leather that as soon as you smudged it, you had to get a new one. We went through about 55 masks.

9

Stephen Chow

I was very poor. As a child my dream was to have a leather football.

10

Christopher Columbus

I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a dozen glass beads apiece, and thongs of leather, all which they estimated highly; those which came on board I directed should be fed with molasses.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEATHER»

Discover the use of leather in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to leather and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Leather

Describes the techniques for cutting, stitching, tooling, dyeing, carving, and restoring leather together with presenting instructions for making a variety of decorative and clothing accessories from chamois, suede, cowhide, and pigskin

Nicky Hayden, 1979

Leather Braiding

Leather Braiding has stood for more than forty years as the definitive book in its field.

Bruce Grant, 1950

Makin' Leather: A Manual of Primitive and Modern Leather Skills

This guide even describes primitive methods using handmade tools. the patterns, photos, detailed drawings, and simple, concise instructions are easy for any novice to follow, and a great reference for the more advanced leatherworker.

Larry J. Wells, 1981

Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: The History of a Lesbian ...

Capturing the full complexity of lesbian culture, this outstanding book includes extensive quotes from narrators that make every topic a living document, a composite picture of the lives of real people fighting for respect and for a place ...

Elizabeth Lapovsky Kennedy, 1993

Tanning Chemistry: The Science of Leather

Written by the leading expert in the field, this is the only current text on tanning science.

Anthony D. Covington, Tony Covington, 2009

Making Leather Purses & Totes

A fun guide to leather craft offers a collection of stylish leather projects, including a cell phone bag, alligator grain cowhide handbag, a travel tote, suede hip purse, and much more. Crafters Choice.

Lisa Galvin, 2005

How to Sew Leather, Suede, Fur

An explicit guide to preparing, sewing, and caring for leather, suede, and fur garments.

Phyllis W. Schwebke, Margaret B. Krohn, 1974

Sewing with Leather and Suede: Tips, Techniques and Inspiration

This is the book for sewers who have always wanted to sew with leather and suede but were afraid to try.

Sandy Scrivano, 2001

Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding

Instructs individuals in the methods of braiding with rawhide and leather

Bruce Grant, 1972

Imperial Leather: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the ...

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Anne McClintock, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEATHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term leather is used in the context of the following news items.

Caitlyn Jenner Rocks Fierce Black Outfit With Leather Pants—See …

The 65-year-old stepped out in Malibu, California wearing an all-black outfit and leather-on-leather—a black top and a matching sweater, ... «E! Online, Jul 15»

Fragrance: why everyone likes a lick of leather - Newsweek

"When you say 'leather' there is a buzz of sexiness," muses Clara Molloy, who runs Paris-based Memo Fragrances with her husband John. «Newsweek, Jul 15»

T-Mobile slashes $120 off the leather LG G4 - TechnoBuffalo

T-Mobile has slashed $120 off the leather LG G4 for a limited time, bringing its price tag down to $479.76. And if you order yours before the end ... «TechnoBuffalo, Jul 15»

Over 100 Rare Leather and Wooden Artifacts Found in Oxford Dig …

Archaeologists excavating in Oxford have found a stockpile of wonderfully preserved medieval leather and wooden artifacts, which is as good ... «Ancient Origins, Jul 15»

Caitlyn Jenner Stuns In Skin Tight Leather Trousers Following …

Most recently, 65-year-old Caitlyn was snapped relaxing at Nobu Malibu with friends over dinner wearing a racy pair of skin-tight leather ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»

Haying: Diesel, leather and biceps - Colorado Springs Independent

I have a new appreciation for pastures, hay, diesel-loving machines, leather gloves and biceps. Oh ya, and water. Previously, as pasture-less ... «Colorado Springs Independent, Jul 15»

Selena Gomez puts on chic display in leopard print jacket and …

Selena Gomez puts on a chic display in leopard print jacket and form-flattering leather trousers as she attends Paper Towns after party. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

Fiat 500 Dresses In Leather For Charity Event | The Motor Report

Fiat has dressed its 500c cabriolet city car up in a leather ensemble to raise money for charity. The carmaker says the one-off leather 500 will ... «The Motor Report, Jul 15»

Mallika Sharma helps your leather weather all storms - HerStory

Wondering what the Leather Laundry does? It is into professional cleaning, colouring, re-finishing, deodorizing and repairing services for ... «YourStory.com, Jul 15»

Part 1: Apple Watch with Leather Loop Band Wins Design Patent in …

1 AF 55 - cover apple watch with leather band ... Apple tells us that the Venezia leather for this band is handcrafted in Arzignano, Italy – with an ... «Patently Apple, Jul 15»