Hide vs. Leather

Hide vs. Leather — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Hide and Leather

Hideverb

(transitive) To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.

He hides his magazines under the bed.The politicians were accused of keeping information hidden from the public.

Leathernoun

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

Hideverb

(intransitive) To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

Leathernoun

A piece of the above used for polishing.

Hideverb

To beat with a whip made from hide.

Leathernoun

(colloquial) A cricket ball or football.

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Hidenoun

(countable) The skin of an animal.

Leathernoun

(plural: leathers) clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.

Hidenoun

The human skin.

Leathernoun

(baseball) A good defensive play

Jones showed good leather to snare that liner.

Hidenoun

One's own life or personal safety, especially when in peril.

Leathernoun

The skin.

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Hidenoun

(countable) mainly British A covered structure from which hunters, birdwatchers, etc can observe animals without scaring them.

Leatheradjective

Made of leather.

Hidenoun

(countable) A covered structure to which a pet animal can retreat, as is recommended for snakes.

Leatheradjective

Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.

Hidenoun

A unit of land and tax assessment of varying size, originally as intended to support one household with dependents.

Leatherverb

To cover with leather.

Hidenoun

the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

Leatherverb

To strike forcefully.

He leathered the ball all the way down the street.

Hidenoun

body covering of a living animal

Leatherverb

To beat with a leather belt or strap.

Hideverb

prevent from being seen or discovered;

Muslim women hide their faceshide the money

Leathernoun

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

Hideverb

be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety;

Probably his horse would be close to where he was hidingShe is hiding out in a cabin in Montana

Hideverb

cover as if with a shroud;

The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery

Hideverb

make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing;

a hidden messagea veiled threat