1. noun
a) A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.
Jones showed good leather to snare that liner.
b) A piece of the above used for polishing.
2. adjective
a) Made of leather.
b) Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.
3. verb
a) To polish or wipe with a leather.
b) To beat or thrash with a leather.
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