leathery skin
Frequency: 4.82.9 per million words
skin that is hard and tough like leather, often from sun exposure
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- The old fisherman had deeply wrinkled, leathery skin from years at sea.
- Years of working in the fields had turned his skin leathery and dark.
- Without proper protection, the sun can eventually give you leathery skin.
- His face was a map of lines, with leathery skin that told of many winters.
- The desert sun had left the nomad with tough, leathery skin.
- She noticed that her grandfather's skin felt leathery and dry to the touch.
- Chronic sun damage often results in a leathery skin texture that is hard to treat.
- Despite his leathery skin, his blue eyes remained bright and youthful.
- Sailors are often recognized by their leathery skin and weathered appearance.
- This intensive moisturizer is designed to soften even the most leathery skin.