cuir — meaning in English

English meaning

• hide verb To put something, or oneself, somewhere out of sight or hard to find.
• leather noun A durable material made from tanned animal hide, used for clothing, furniture, and accessories.

Senses

cuir is used for these senses in English:

• hide (countable) The skin of an animal.
• leather Made of leather.
• leather A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing; often denotes leather from cattle when no qualifier specifies otherwise.

hide — full definition

1. verb To put something, or oneself, somewhere out of sight or hard to find.
2. noun The skin of an animal, especially when used for leather.
3. noun (mainly British) A covered shelter used for watching wildlife without disturbing it.

leather — full definition

1. noun A durable material made from tanned animal hide, used for clothing, furniture, and accessories.
2. adjective Made of leather.
3. verb To hit or beat someone or something forcefully.

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