hides
n. countablen. the skins of large animals, like cows or horses, that people use to make leather. You usually hear this word when people are talking about farming or making clothes and furniture.
n. the raw or treated skins of large animals, typically harvested for commercial use in leather production. Often used in the plural to refer to bulk quantities of material.
The workers stacked the heavy cow hides in the warehouse.
The local tannery specializes in processing raw hides into high-quality leather for luxury car interiors.
Historically, the trade of animal hides formed the backbone of the regional economy, providing the raw materials necessary for both local cobblers and international exporters.
Usually appears in the plural when referring to the material or the industry.