horsehide

Thân thiện

A baseball glove is made from durable horsehide.

Definition

Noun: 1. Leather made from the skin of a horse: Horsehide refers to the tanned and processed hide or skin of a horse, used to make durable goods.

Usage

• Horsehide is a specific type of leather known for its strength and texture.
• It is used as a material for crafting items like jackets, gloves, baseballs, and other durable goods.

Examples

• The vintage baseball was covered in genuine horsehide.
• He wore a tough jacket made of horsehide.
• Horsehide is less common than cowhide for leather products today.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or specialized contexts, "horsehide" can refer to the material of a baseball's cover, as in: "The pitcher gripped the horsehide tightly."

Variants and Related Words

• Hide (noun): The skin of an animal, especially when tanned or dressed.
• Leather (noun): A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.

Synonyms

• Cordovan (specifically refers to a fine leather originally made from horsehide in Córdoba, Spain)
• Leather (general term)

Notes

• "Horsehide" is a compound noun formed from "horse" and "hide." It specifically denotes the leather product, not the living animal's skin.

Học thuật

Noun

1. leather from the hide of a horse