as in to leather
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the desperados rawhided their horses in a futile attempt to outride the posse pursuing them
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Recent Examples of rawhide
Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2021
The unplugged, pastoral side to baseball, with its hickory bats, Kentucky bluegrass, rawhide, and western Pennsylvania dirt, isn’t going away.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2021
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
The classic boots have a waterproof rubber duck shell, a warm microfleece lining, a slip-resistant rubber sole for wet and dry traction, and rawhide barrel lacing.
—Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
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Also in that particular drawer: dog biscuits, rawhide chews — and the pristine bunny.
—Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2021
The unplugged, pastoral side to baseball, with its hickory bats, Kentucky bluegrass, rawhide, and western Pennsylvania dirt, isn’t going away.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2021
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So why settle for artificial or potentially harmful rawhide treats?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
The classic boots have a waterproof rubber duck shell, a warm microfleece lining, a slip-resistant rubber sole for wet and dry traction, and rawhide barrel lacing.
—Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
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Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
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Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
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The lush collard greens start with turkey tails, house-smoked over post oak and hickory for added flavor.Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Virginia Shenandoah National Park is home to deciduous trees, including oaks, hickories, maples, and birches resulting in a stunning color palette ranging from deep reds and oranges to bright yellows and golds.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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But of course, around them hiding in forests and hills and woods are the infected.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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The alleged cheaters in France used simple techniques to conceal their cameras, like hiding the devices in their clothing, but much more robust options exist on the open market.Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Crafted in incredibly lightweight goat suede, the King Ranch Men’s Goat Suede Field Coat is stronger than cowhide while also being softer to the touch.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The natural cowhide will feature striking variations in pattern, color, and texture, which means each of these rugs is absolutely unique.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Gently fold 1 cup of the whipped topping into the thickened peanut butter mixture, just until combined; set aside.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stars reside within the S-cluster, a group of high-speed stellar bodies that whip around Sgr A* under its immense gravitational pull.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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In a test of the technology, a number of the sensor units were attached to the leaves of golden birch trees which were growing in the experimental garden of the University of Tokyo.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Cat Couch is manufactured from Baltic birch wood in Arizona.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company is thriving by tanning animal hides, which aresoldto leather goods manufacturers.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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You May Also Like The first handbag unveiled was tanned using traditional methods and made by leather goods artisans based in Paris.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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This example of the Royal Oak Offshore ‘End of Days’ is on offer from Analog Shift, and boasts the double layered black nylon strap with velcro closure in excellent condition.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Rawhide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rawhide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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