Rexine vs. Leather

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

Rexinenoun

A type of leather imitation, as used for things like book covers and upholstery.

Leathernoun

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

Leathernoun

A piece of the above used for polishing.

Leathernoun

(colloquial) A cricket ball or football.

Leathernoun

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

Leathernoun

(baseball) A good defensive play

Jones showed good leather to snare that liner.
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Leathernoun

The skin.

Leatheradjective

Made of leather.

Leatheradjective

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

Leatherverb

To cover with leather.

Leatherverb

To strike forcefully.

He leathered the ball all the way down the street.

Leatherverb

To beat with a leather belt or strap.

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Leathernoun

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