Calfhide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Calfhide is a noun meaning (countable) The hide of a calf.
Meaning
(countable) The hide of a calf.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Synonym of calfskin.
Example Sentences
The door to the upper part, which is covered in calfhide with zinc flashing, is connected to a rack.
Among them was a calfhide. He handled it with cotton leather-palmed gloves that had been buried with the rest of his plunder.
An old calfhide was nailed to one wall and there was no glass to the windows for the frames and sash were long since burned for firewood.
Word Forms
- calfhides
Synonyms for calfhide
Depending on context, synonyms include calfskin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include calfskin, haircalf, calf, calfhood, cauf, killcalf.
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