Tannery
/ˈtænəri/noun
A place where animal skins are processed to make leather.
The town's economy was significantly affected by the closure of the local tannery.
Often appears as...
- leather tannery
- local tannery
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Industry Specific
Used in the context of manufacturing and trade, especially in fashion and leather goods.
After visiting the tannery, we better understood the leather production process.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Significance
Points to a historical trade; tanneries were more common when most goods were handmade.
The historic district still has remnants of an old tannery.
Pro Tip 3/3Odor Association
Tanneries are often noted for their distinctive smell, due to chemicals used in tanning.
You could tell there was a tannery nearby from the strong odor in the air.
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