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Vocabulary Entry
taw
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tanned animal hide or leather.
Example Sentences
"The artisans crafted beautiful bags from tawed leather."
"He wore a jacket made of taw, which was soft and durable."
"Historically, taw was commonly used in the making of shoes."
V
verb
To tan hides, especially using alum, to produce tawed leather.
Example Sentences
"They taw the hides to prepare them for crafting."
"He learned to taw animal skins in his apprenticeship."
"To make quality leather, you must taw the hides carefully."