Cowhide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cowhide is a noun meaning (countable) A hide of a cow.
Meaning
(countable) A hide of a cow.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Any quantity of hides of cows.
- (uncountable) Leather made from the hide of cows.
- A coarse whip made of untanned leather.
- (transitive) To flog with a cowhide.
Example Sentences
“Luke did his work,” I said. “How could your father sell him?” “He worked all right. And the hands would work hard for him—mostly without the cowhide. But sometimes he didn't show much sense.”
Word Forms
- cowhides
- cowhiding
- cowhided
Synonyms for cowhide
Depending on context, synonyms include cowskin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cowskin, buffalo-skin, rawhide, cowback, cattle, horse.
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