hide vs leather

hide

noun
  • The skin of an animal. 

  • A secret room for hiding oneself or valuables; a hideaway. 

  • (mainly British) A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them. 

  • One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril. 

  • A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes. 

  • A unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents. 

verb
  • To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight. 

  • To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight. 

  • To beat with a whip made from hide. 

leather

noun
  • A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing. 

  • A punch. 

  • A piece of the above used for polishing. 

  • A cricket ball or football. 

  • A good defensive play 

  • clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders. 

adj
  • Made of leather. 

  • Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality. 

verb
  • To cover with leather. 

  • To spank or beat with a leather belt or strap. 

  • To strike forcefully. 

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