Definition

Noun A separate part or section made from leather. This refers to a distinct, often cut or shaped, portion of the material derived from animal hide that has been tanned and processed.

Usage

The term "piece of leather" is used to describe a discrete, tangible item composed of leather. It is a common, straightforward phrase used in manufacturing, crafting, and everyday contexts to refer to leather material that is not part of a finished product but is the raw material for one.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The artisan selected a fine piece of leather for the wallet.
  • I need a small piece of leather to repair this belt.
  • He cut the piece of leather into precise shapes for the saddle.

Advanced Usage

• "a piece of leather" vs. "leather": Using "a piece of" specifies an individual, countable unit. Saying "I need leather" is more general, while "I need a piece of leather" refers to a specific, separable amount.
  • The design calls for three different pieces of leather. (Emphasizes distinct, countable units)

Variants and Related Words

• Leather (n): The general, uncountable material itself.
  • This bag is made of genuine leather.
• Leather piece (n): A less common but synonymous phrase.
  • Each leather piece was hand-tooled.
• Hide (n): The raw, untanned skin of an animal, or a large piece of leather.
  • They bought a whole cow hide.

Synonyms

• Patch of leather: Often implies a smaller piece used for repair.
• Scrap of leather: Typically refers to a leftover or small, irregular piece.
• Section of leather: Suggests a part of a larger whole.

Related Phrases

• Piece of [material]: A common construction for describing parts of other materials (e.g., , , ).

Noun

1. a separate part consisting of leather