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leather working

idiom
Meaning

The technology of making products from leather.


Examples
SIMPLE

He took a class in leather working last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The small shop specializes in leather working, making custom belts and wallets by hand.

COMPLEX

Though once a common village trade, leather working has become a niche craft, practiced now mainly by artisans who value tradition over speed.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    as ever trod shoe-leather

    As ever existed or lived.

  2. 02

    slap leather

    To make a quick motion to draw one's handgun from its holster, especially in a duel in the Old West.

  3. 03

    working girl

    A female prostitute.

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