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I love the sun but don't have the time to get a good tan and keep it year-round, so I am a huge fan of tanning products.
Kim Kardashian

Meaning of "tanning" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TANNING

tanning  [ˈtænɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TANNING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tanning is 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.

WHAT DOES TANNING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tanning

Tanning

Tanning is the process of treating skins of animals to produce leather, which is more durable and less susceptible to decomposition. Traditionally, tanning used tannin, an acidic chemical compound from which the tanning process draws its name (tannin is in turn named after an old German word for oak or fir trees, from which the compound was derived). Coloring may occur during tanning. A tannery is the term for a place where the skins are processed. Tanning leather involves a process which permanently alters the protein structure of skin. Making "rawhide" (untanned but worked hide) does not require the use of tannin. Rawhide is made by removing the flesh and fat and then the hair by use of an aqueous solution (this process is often called "liming" when using lime and water or "bucking" when using wood ash (lye) and water), then scraping over a beam with a somewhat dull knife, then drying.

Definition of tanning in the English dictionary

The definition of tanning in the dictionary is the act of causing to go brown after exposure to ultraviolet rays. Other definition of tanning is the act of converting into leather by treating it with a tanning agent, such as vegetable tannins, chromium salts, fish oils, or formaldehyde.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TANNING


banning
ˈbænɪŋ
canning
ˈkænɪŋ
caravanning
ˈkærəˌvænɪŋ
inspanning
ɪnˈspænɪŋ
Manning
ˈmænɪŋ
outmanning
ˌaʊtˈmænɪŋ
overmanning
ˌəʊvəˈmænɪŋ
overplanning
ˌəʊvəˈplænɪŋ
panning
ˈpænɪŋ
planning
ˈplænɪŋ
scanning
ˈskænɪŋ
suntanning
ˈsʌnˌtænɪŋ
unmanning
ʌnˈmænɪŋ
vanning
ˈvænɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TANNING

tanna
tannable
tannage
tannate
tanned
Tannenberg
tanner
tanneries
tannery
tannest
tannic
tannic acid
tannie
tannin
tannish
Tannoy
tanorexic
Tans
tansies
tansy

WORDS THAT END LIKE TANNING

award-winning
cleaning
cunning
dinning
dunning
family planning
fanning
free-running
grinning
inning
long-running
pinning
running
spanning
spinning
stunning
thinning
tunning
up and running
urban planning
winning

Synonyms and antonyms of tanning in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TANNING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «tanning» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of tanning
belt · bronze · brown · cane · flay · flog · horsewhip · leather · smack · spank · strap · tawny · thrash · wallop · whip

Translation of «tanning» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TANNING

Find out the translation of tanning to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tanning from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tanning» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bronceado
570 millions of speakers

English

tanning
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कमाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دباغة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

загара
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

curtimento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ট্যানিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bronzage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyamakan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bräunungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

日焼け
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선탠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penyamakan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuộc da
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பதனிடுதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कमाना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bronzlaşma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

abbronzatura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

opalanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

засмаги
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bronzare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαύρισμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

looiery
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

garv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tanning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tanning

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TANNING»

The term «tanning» is very widely used and occupies the 13.469 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TANNING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tanning

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10 QUOTES WITH «TANNING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tanning.
1
Christopher Atkins
They built these little tanning booths for Brooke and I to do nothing but lay down and tan all over.
2
Julian Casablancas
Sometimes I've sat outside, not to tan, but as a result of that I ended up tanning slightly.
3
Kim Kardashian
I love the sun but don't have the time to get a good tan and keep it year-round, so I am a huge fan of tanning products.
4
Laura Linney
Tanning is tricky, because a lot of people just look orange.
5
Lori Loughlin
Surfing is not my strong point. And... I don't really have a tan. I go to the tanning place, the one that sprays you with color.
6
Camille Paglia
A lesser complaint: hair extensions. There are moments on 'All My Children' when half the women actors, young and old, seem to be afflicted by android Barbie creep. All those thick swatches of lifeless strands clustering lankly round ladies' necks! Like orange tanning spray, this is a fashion fad that should be put out of its misery.
7
Amanda Peet
Someone with a figure like Jennifer Aniston has a trainer, a cook spinning out some version of the latest diet, and probably a stop at the tanning salon.
8
Nicole Polizzi
I don't go tanning anymore because Obama put a 10 percent tax on tanning. McCain would never put a 10 percent tax on tanning. Because he's pale and would probably want to be tan.
9
Nicole Polizzi
People go tanning because they like to feel tan. You feel more sexy when you're tan and I don't understand why you would tax on that, because you're making yourself feel more happy about yourself.
10
Kelly Ripa
I'll quit tanning when the satchel handle grows out of my back.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TANNING»

Discover the use of tanning in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tanning and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
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
2
Home Book of Taxidermy and Tanning
Explicit instructions for preparing and mounting dead animals and tanning skins and furs
Gerald J. Grantz, 1985
3
Tan Your Hide!: Home Tanning Leathers & Furs
Fur hats and mittens. Leather vests. Belts. Knife sheaths. Wallets. These are just a few of the things that you can make by home tanning and hand-working your own furs and leathers. In Tan Your Hide!
Phyllis Hobson, 1977
4
Shedding Light on Indoor Tanning
This book fills that gap by providing an overview of indoor tanning, reasons for its popularity, its risks including skin cancers, and the public health context surrounding the behavior.
Carolyn J. Heckman, Sharon L. Manne, 2011
5
The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That ...
Stoute believes there is a language gap that must be bridged in order to engage the most powerful market force in the history of commerce. The Tanning of America provides that very translation guide.
Steve Stoute, 2011
6
Leather Processing & Tanning Technology Handbook
This book has been written having all the aspects in mind. This book is an attempt to fill the need of those desirous of starting leather processing industry.
Niir Board Of Consultants & Engineers, 2009
7
Frequently Asked Questions about Tanning and Skin Care
This book provides an overview of the consequences of too much tanning and information and how to maintain healthy skin.
Corona Brezina, 2010
8
Tanning Processes
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
August C. Orthmann, 2011
9
Ecotoxicological Diagnosis in the Tanning Industry
The primary focus in this book is to identify the ecotoxicological impacts related to the tanning industry on terrestrial and aquatic systems.
Mwinyikione Mwinyihija, 2010
10
Gym, Tanning, Laundry: The Official Jersey Shore Quote Book
Presents quotations from the reality television show "Jersey Shore," organized by characters and activities.
Wenonah Doret, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TANNING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tanning is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Should Tanning Bed Warnings Take A Cue From Graphic Cigarette …
Young white women like indoor tanning a lot. Nearly a quarter of them hit a tanning bed in the past year. (The beds are even found on many college campuses.). «NPR, Jun 15»
2
People Are Still Tanning Despite Rising Melanoma Rates
Sure, you love the way the sun feels on your skin—but if we're being honest, you're just ignoring the damage we're all too well aware tanning does. The rate of ... «Shape Magazine, Jun 15»
3
Alabama Woman's Selfie of Skin-Cancer Treatments Makes Graphic …
Tawny Willoughby used a tanning bed four-to-five times a week in high school. Now, at 27, she's dealing with painful skin-cancer treatments. This selfie of ... «KTLA, May 15»
4
Senate approves teen tanning bed ban
Raleigh, N.C. — After refusing for years to even hear similar bills, the state Senate on Wednesday voted 48-2 to ban the use of indoor tanning beds by people ... «WRAL.com, May 15»
5
NY AG goes after Total Tan, Planet Fitness for indoor tanning practices
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suing Total Tan as a part of his effort to crackdown on tanning businesses he says misled customers about the safety of ... «Syracuse.com, Apr 15»
6
Tanning Beds Send Thousands to ER Each Year
Although the most-talked-about risk of indoor tanning is the possibility of getting skin cancer from the intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation, tanning also has more ... «Live Science, Dec 14»
7
Campuses Play Host To Tanning Beds, Despite Skin Cancer Risk
The frigid winters left everyone hungry for sun at the college I attended in Chicago. I still remember a friend longing for a tanning studio, preferably just down the ... «NPR, Oct 14»
8
Surgeon general: Stop tanning and save your skin
Those of you tanning or burning your skin this summer should stop — seek the shade, wear a hat and some sunscreen and, whatever you do, stay out of indoor ... «USA TODAY, Jul 14»
9
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino to Take Anger Management Classes …
Sorrentino's family – including his brother – attended the court hearing. The family-owned Boca Tanning Club is the setting for a new reality show about them. «People Magazine, Jul 14»
10
Nanny leaves kids in car while tanning, police say
According to police reports, Portland Officer Rian Hamby responded to the Sunblaze Tanning salon in the 14800 block of Southeast Powell Boulevard on May ... «KOIN.com, Jun 14»

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