Leathery
adjective
Similar to the texture or appearance of leather.
The old man had leathery skin from years of working in the sun.
Often appears as...
- leathery skin
- leathery leaves
adjective
To be tough and flexible like leather.
The old book had leathery pages.
Often appears as...
- leathery pages
- leathery material
adjective
Similar to the texture or appearance of leather.
The old man had leathery skin from years of working in the sun.
Often appears as...
- leathery skin
- leathery leaves
adjective
To be tough and flexible like leather.
The old book had leathery pages.
Often appears as...
- leathery pages
- leathery material
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Weathered Appearance
Used to describe skin or surfaces roughened by exposure to the elements, like wind and sun.
The sailor had a leathery complexion after decades at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Negative
'Leathery' can be neutral or even positive, suggesting resilience or the bearing of life's experiences.
His leathery hands showed his years of hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Descriptions
Most suited for casual or descriptive language, not formal reports or academic writing.
She admired the leathery texture of the vintage couch.
Pro Tip 1/3Weathered Appearance
Used to describe skin or surfaces roughened by exposure to the elements, like wind and sun.
The sailor had a leathery complexion after decades at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Negative
'Leathery' can be neutral or even positive, suggesting resilience or the bearing of life's experiences.
His leathery hands showed his years of hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Descriptions
Most suited for casual or descriptive language, not formal reports or academic writing.
She admired the leathery texture of the vintage couch.
Pro Tip 1/3Weathered Appearance
Used to describe skin or surfaces roughened by exposure to the elements, like wind and sun.
The sailor had a leathery complexion after decades at sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Negative
'Leathery' can be neutral or even positive, suggesting resilience or the bearing of life's experiences.
His leathery hands showed his years of hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Descriptions
Most suited for casual or descriptive language, not formal reports or academic writing.
She admired the leathery texture of the vintage couch.
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Video examples
The Survival of the Sea...
every living adult sea turtle has overcome the odds, existing as a consequence of chance, skill, and capability. The gauntlet each sea turtle faces in the course of its lifetime goes First, deposited as a clutch of leathery, ping-pong ball-sized eggs
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Keith Bellows:...
Amazingly full lips -- that allow me to eat practically anything that grows. Callouses on my knees that let me kneel comfortably. Leathery chest pads that beat the heat.
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Eating Bats PIPE National...
the fur is gone then cut up into pieces and lightly boiled much of the meat remains raw this creature has fangs claws and leathery
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The Survival of the Sea...
every living adult sea turtle has overcome the odds, existing as a consequence of chance, skill, and capability. The gauntlet each sea turtle faces in the course of its lifetime goes First, deposited as a clutch of leathery, ping-pong ball-sized eggs
Video examples
Keith Bellows:...
Amazingly full lips -- that allow me to eat practically anything that grows. Callouses on my knees that let me kneel comfortably. Leathery chest pads that beat the heat.
Video examples
Eating Bats PIPE National...
the fur is gone then cut up into pieces and lightly boiled much of the meat remains raw this creature has fangs claws and leathery
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Quote examples
Isabella Bird
English Explorer
If one's memories of Baghdad women were only of those to be seen in the streets, they would be of leathery, wrinkled faces, prematurely old, figures which have lost all shape, and henna-stained hands crinkled and deformed by toil.
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Isabella Bird
English Explorer
If one's memories of Baghdad women were only of those to be seen in the streets, they would be of leathery, wrinkled faces, prematurely old, figures which have lost all shape, and henna-stained hands crinkled and deformed by toil.
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