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cowhide

/ˈkaʊ.haɪd/

2 entries

noun

/ˈkaʊ.haɪd/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее шкуру или кожу, полученную от коровы, часто используемую для изготовления прочных предметов, таких как кнуты или обивка.

A noun referring to the hide or leather obtained from a cow, often used to make durable items such as whips or upholstery.

  1. Cow leatherB1formal

    Leather that is produced from the skin of a cow, commonly used for making durable goods.

    ruКоровья кожа

    • The jacket is made of genuine cowhide.
    • Cowhide is often used for making sturdy belts and bags.
    • This sofa is upholstered in high-quality cowhide.
  2. Animal skinB1formal

    The raw or tanned skin of a cow.

    ruКоровья шкура

    • The farmer sold the cowhide to a tannery.
    • Cowhide can be processed into various leather products.
    • Traditional craftsmen use cowhide for making drums.

    Synonymshideleatherskin

  3. B2informal

    A heavy, flexible whip braided from strips of cowhide leather.

    ruКнут

    • The cowboy cracked his cowhide to drive the cattle.
    • He carried a cowhide as a tool for herding.
    • The old cowhide was worn from years of use.
Forms
  • cowhides plural form
  • cowhides' possessive plural form
  • cowhide's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈkaʊ.haɪd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий сечь или бить плетью из сыромятной кожи.

An archaic verb meaning to flog or beat with a cowhide whip.

  1. Flog with a cowhideC2formal

    To beat or whip someone using a strip of leather made from cowhide.

    ruПороть кнутом

    • The overseer would cowhide the slaves for any disobedience.
    • In the past, criminals were sometimes cowhided as punishment.
    • He threatened to cowhide the boy for stealing.

    Synonymsfloglashscourgethrashwhip

Forms
  • cowhided past participle
  • cowhided past simple
  • cowhiding present participle
  • cowhides third person singular