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With their souls of patent leather, they come down the road. Hunched and nocturnal, where they breathe they impose, silence of dark rubber, and fear of fine sand.
Federico Garcia Lorca

Meaning of "patent leather" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PATENT LEATHER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PATENT LEATHER

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Patent leather is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PATENT LEATHER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

patent leather

Patent leather

Patent leather is a type of japanned leather that has been given a high gloss, shiny finish. The process was brought to the United States and improved by inventor Seth Boyden of Newark, New Jersey in 1818, with commercial manufacture beginning September 20, 1819. Boyden's process, which he never patented, used a linseed oil–based lacquer coating. Modern patent leather usually has a plastic coating.

Definition of patent leather in the English dictionary

The definition of patent leather in the dictionary is leather or imitation leather processed with lacquer to give a hard glossy surface.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PATENT LEATHER

patent
patent agent
Patent and Trademark Office
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patent log
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Patent Office
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Patent Rolls
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WORDS THAT END LIKE PATENT LEATHER

all-weather
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Holy Father
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Our Father
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Synonyms and antonyms of patent leather in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «patent leather» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PATENT LEATHER

Find out the translation of patent leather to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of patent 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 «patent leather» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

漆皮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

charol
570 millions of speakers

English

patent leather
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेटेंट चमड़ा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

براءات الاختراع والجلود
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лакированная кожа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

couro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পেটেন্ট লঙ্ঘন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cuir verni
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelanggaran hak paten
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lackleder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エナメル革
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

특허 가죽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pelanggaran paten
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

da láng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காப்புரிமை மீறல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेटंटचे उल्लंघन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

patent ihlali
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vernice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

skóry lakierowanej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лакована шкіра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

piele lăcuită
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λουστρίνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lakleer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lackläder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

patent lær
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of patent leather

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PATENT LEATHER»

The term «patent leather» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.808 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about patent leather

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QUOTES WITH «PATENT LEATHER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word patent leather.
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Federico Garcia Lorca
With their souls of patent leather, they come down the road. Hunched and nocturnal, where they breathe they impose, silence of dark rubber, and fear of fine sand.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PATENT LEATHER»

Discover the use of patent leather in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to patent leather and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
Presents a fictionalized memoir of high school student Eddie Ryan, and describes the struggles he and his friends endure while attending a Catholic school in Chicago during the 1960s.
John R. Powers, 2005
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The Exploits of the Patent Leather Kid
And, in everything he does, he gives proof of a superior mentality." This is the third volume in Crippen & Landru's collections of Erle Stanley Gardner's short stories. The book is edited by the modern master of the p
Erle Stanley Gardner, Bill Pronzini, 2010
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Children's Fashions, 1900-1950, as Pictured in Sears Catalogs
I5L308 DON'T PAIL TO STATE SIZE. A high class style never before seen In misses' or children's □hoes. Viol kid stuck, with patent leather tip and medium broad toe last. Slightly extended soles of best quality and low heel. Very handsome.
JoAnne Olian, 2003
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Clean It Fast, Clean It Right: The Ultimate Guide to Making ...
Most handbags, however, are made of some form of leather, be it full-grained or patent leather, suede, or an exotic skin. Unfortunately, there's not a lot that you can do to clean leather. Try using a commercial leather-cleaning product like Lexol ...
Jeff Bredenberg, 1999
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Farmers' Bulletin
Patent leather is made by coating leather with special varnishes or enamels. Most patent leather is made from cattle hides, or side leather. Patent colt, from horsehides and coltskins, is superior in quality. The varnished surface of patent leather ...
‎1952
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Yankee Magazine Vinegar, Duct Tape, Milk Jugs & More: 1,001 ...
Get the Patent on Cleaning Leather Q You can polish patent leather purses and shoes easily by wiping them down with vinegar on a clean rag. Follow up by wiping the surface dry with another clean cloth. The Bedroom Fun Things to Wear in ...
Earl Proulx, Yankee Magazine, 2004
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I'm Gonna Climb a Mountain in My Patent Leather Shoes
Sadie is all set for her family s rustic camping trip she s packed her favorite patent leather shoes, ballerina skirt, and other stylish accessories in her sparkly suitcase everything a girl needs in order to have an adventure!
Marilyn Singer, 2014
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Invertebrates of Central Texas Wetlands
Patent leather beetle Odontotaenius disjunctus (FIG. 4-35) Biology: The patent leather beetle's life history is remarkable because this very large species lives in loose societies within pecan logs and, to a lesser extent, logs of other trees.
Stephen Welton Taber, Scott B. Fleenor, 2005
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San Francisco Art Deco
Pflueger designed a sleek, swanky, ultramodern room with a metal-fin ceiling, walls covered with black patent leather, mirrored columns, and a 60-foot-long serpentine bar. Crocker called his new cocktail lounge the Patent Leather Bar.
Michael F. Crowe, Robert W. Bowen, 2007
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The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures ...
Prod Mgr Al Rockett. Makeup Fred C. Ryle. Cast: Richard Barthelmess (The Patent Leather Kid), Molly O'Day (Curley Boyle, the Golden Dancer), Lawford Davidson (Lieut. Hugo Breen), Matthew Betz (Jake Stuke), Arthur Stone (Jimmy Kinch), ...
Kenneth White Munden, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PATENT LEATHER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term patent leather is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kim Kardashian stuns in patent leather mini dress and tie-up thigh …
But we were still a little stunned to see her in this racy patent leather number as part of her campaign for the drink company, Hype Energy. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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The boots of 'Kinky Boots': red, patent leather and fabulous
The boots -- which are red, patent leather and fabulous -- are central to the plot of the Tony Award-winning musical about a failing shoe factory ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
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Caitlyn Jenner shows off shoe collection: 'Don't get jealous, Khloe'
... Khloé Kardashian in the short clip posted on Instagram on July 22. In her collection there's leopard print, nude, flats and patent leather heels. «HELLO! US, Jul 15»
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fashion and beauty tips during monsoon
Opt for messenger bags in patent leather and bold hues. Vogue.in recommends the floral appliqué bag by Blumarine (it's compact enough to ... «Sahara Samay, Jul 15»
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Demi Lovato writhes on bed Cool For The Summer video
The 22-year-old is seen in a bondage style black patent leather basque, as well as plunging turquoise blue swimsuit in the clip, which barely contains her ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Jesinta Campbell flashes her toned midriff at Mimco boutique launch …
... an awaiting crowd at the store's opening, opting for a mid-length skirt that finished just above her pair of shiny bronzed patent leather stilettos. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Daisy Lowe flashes black underwear beneath a semi-sheer white tee
Daisy carried a black patent leather chainmail bag on one shoulder and a white cover-up in the other hand as she headed inside the Dean ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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A Detailed Look At The Air Jordan 11 IE Low "Cobalt"
The Air Jordan 11 IE Low “Cobalt” is slated to release on August 1st, 2015. The OG variant of Mike's classic patent leather gem, this model ... «Sneaker News, Jul 15»
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Tory Burch Protects Her Brand
Tory Burch's iconic “TT” symbol is set forth below. Photo Credit: Tory Burch Website. Yes, I confess I bought a pair of patent leather ballet flats. «JD Supra, Jul 15»
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Tod's Releases Fall 2015 Ad Campaign
Tod's classic Gommino driving moccasin in patent leather. Tods.com. Tod's also showed several pairs of boots it will have on offer. The heeled ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»

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