as in to leather
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened
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Recent Examples of cowhide
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
The shop is fragrant with sugar, while antlers and cowhides decorate its rustic interiors.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.
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Just as cowhide leather exploded in usage only after the advent of chrome-tanning in the 1980s because of the performance improvement that technology gave it, mycelium has needed this sort of breakthrough that Rei-Tan provides to turn it from an interesting raw material into a great product.
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From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style.—
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The brand sources leather exclusively from colder climates, where fibers tighten under temperature, ensuring structure without compromising fluidity.—
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
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Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.—
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The boot is made from 100 percent calfskin and features a slouch design throughout the shaft that gathers around the ankle.—
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Case in point: Thanks to the calfskin material, the Alohas TB.490 Rife Genuine Calf Hair Sneakers give that cowboy feel without the overcommitment.—
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Still seething after a sloppy 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions, Johnson wasn’t hiding his dissatisfaction with a defeat that seemed to diminish his team’s momentum.—
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
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Made from weather-resistant rattan, this set can stand up to most weather.—
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Bread baskets and faux bamboo flatware also complement rattan.—
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The actress stepped out in New York City wearing a black parka, a cozy gray sweater, and most notably, the Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots, which are crafted in genuine suede with sheepskin lining, rubber soles, and heel-pull tabs.—
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The Mini Maxi has a shorter height than the original style, and it’s made with curly sheepskin on the uppers for an extra-insulating material.—
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There were some frightening moments early Monday for a Miramar man after police say he was pistol whipped during a home invasion and his French bulldog was stolen.—
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Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.—
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Despite its name, river birch trees perform well in drier soils and are drought tolerant once established.—
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Mixed oak woods, pine and birch, upland rowan.—
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“Cowhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowhide. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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