Tanning
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtænɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Tanning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of tan.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of tan.
More Meanings
- The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the easily decomposing skins of animals.
- The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially.
- (informal) A spanking.
Word Forms
- tannings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suntanned, bronzed, brunette, brunet, browned, tannery.
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