leather

  1. Noun.  A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.
  2. Noun.  A piece of the above used for polishing.
  3. Noun.  (''colloquialism'') A cricket ball or football.
  4. Noun.  (''plural'': '''leathers''') clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.
  5. Noun.  (baseball) A good defensive play.
  6. Adjective.  Made of leather.
  7. Adjective.  Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.
  8. Verb.  To cover with leather.
  9. Verb.  To strike forcefully.

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