leather
noun
the skin of an animal, with the hair removed, prepared for use by tanning or a similar process designed to preserve it against decay and make it pliable or supple when dry.
leathered
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past participleof leather.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof leather.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
leathernounthe skin of an animal, with the hair removed, prepared for use by tanning or a similar process designed to preserve it against decay and make it pliable or supple when dry.
Example Sentences
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And while a leathered look is great for handbags, it’s not so great for faces.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2021
One tall, young and beautiful, one short and a little bit older, leathered up and toughened up.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 3, 2021
His: leathered and intimidating, as if he were staring down a predator he intends to harpoon.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 1, 2019
The audience, leathered and pierced, was there for the headliner; the night I went, Flash couldn't quite get his sync quite right, people got impatient and basically booed their glittered top hat bling offstage.
From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2016
Sun and wind had leathered his broad face, burnt it dark and grained it with fine lines.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
