leather

• Matériau fabriqué à partir de la peau tannée d'un animal, utilisé pour confectionner des chaussures, sacs, vêtements et autres objets.

A noun referring to a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, used for making shoes, bags, clothing, and other items.

indénombrable

1. Material from animal skinA2formal

   A material made from the skin of animals, typically by tanning, used for making clothing, shoes, bags, and furniture.

   Cuir

   • She bought a beautiful leather handbag.
   • The sofa is covered in genuine leather.
   • He wears a leather jacket in the winter.

   Synonymeshidepeltrawhideskin

2. Leather as a sport equipmentB2informal

   A term used for a baseball or cricket ball, historically made of leather.

   Balle de baseball ou de cricket

   • The pitcher threw the leather with great speed.
   • He hit the leather for a home run.
   • The fielder caught the leather cleanly.

   Synonymesappleballcherryhorsehidepill

• Verbe signifiant battre ou fouetter violemment quelqu'un, ou recouvrir quelque chose de cuir.

A verb meaning to beat or thrash someone severely, or to cover something with leather.

1. To beat or thrashB2informal

   To hit someone or something repeatedly and violently, often with a belt or strap.

   Battre à coups de ceinture

   • The bully threatened to leather the younger boy.
   • He leathered the ball with all his might.
   • The old man used to leather his boots to clean them.

   Synonymesbeatbeltcanefloglashscourgespankstrapthrashwhip

2. To cover with leatherC1formal

   To apply or cover something with a layer of leather.

   couvrir de cuir

   • The craftsman leathered the book cover by hand.
   • They leathered the interior of the car for a luxury feel.
   • The artisan leathered the handle of the sword.