leathery hide

Frequency: 5.01.5 per million words

Describes the texture of the hide as being like leather.

hideADJECTIVE + hide (animal skin)

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leathery

Examples (10)

  • The ancient tortoise had a thick, leathery hide that protected it from predators.
  • Crocodiles are known for their incredibly durable, leathery hide.
  • Touching the elephant's leathery hide felt surprisingly rough.
  • The old saddle was made from a tough, leathery hide that had seen many years of use.
  • Some reptiles develop a leathery hide as they age, becoming even more resilient.
  • Hunters often prize animals with a particularly resilient and leathery hide.
  • The dragon's leathery hide was impervious to most conventional weapons.
  • She wore a jacket crafted from a finely tanned leathery hide.
  • Scientists are studying the unique properties of the rhinoceros's leathery hide.
  • The prehistoric creature's fossil revealed a remarkably preserved leathery hide.