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leather

/ˈlɛð.ə/

/ˈlɛð.ɚ/

Translations

leathernoun

leathers

cuir

The jacket was made of high-quality leather.

La veste était en cuir de haute qualité.

Additional translations

cuirsSurtout au pluriel pour désigner des vêtements en cuir, notamment l’équipement des motards.

Synonyms

leatherverb

leathered

Past Simple

leathered

Past Participle

leathering

Gerund

/ˈlɛð.ə/

/ˈlɛð.ɚ/

rosserFamilier.

The bully threatened to leather anyone who crossed him.

Le caïd a menacé de rosser quiconque se mettrait en travers de son chemin.

Additional translations

gainer de cuirSurtout pour des objets, des sièges ou des surfaces.

Synonyms

leatheradjective

/ˈlɛð.ə/

/ˈlɛð.ɚ/

Generally not used in comparative or superlative forms

de cuir

She wore a leather jacket that looked both stylish and durable.

Elle portait une veste de cuir qui semblait à la fois élégante et solide.

Synonyms

Definitions

leathernoun

A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.

The jacket was made of high-quality leather.

Protective or stylistic garments made of leather, especially the clothing worn by motorcyclists (usually plural).

He zipped up his leathers before starting the ride.

leatherverb

To beat or thrash vigorously, especially with a strap or belt.

The bully threatened to leather anyone who crossed him.

To cover, supply, or treat with leather.

They leathered the car seats to give the interior a vintage look.

leatheradjective

Made of or resembling leather, typically in texture or appearance.

She wore a leather jacket that looked both stylish and durable.