noun

rawhide

rawhide

The dog loves to chew on a rawhide bone.

The dog loves to chew on a rawhide bone.

The shield was made of stretched rawhide.

The shield was made of stretched rawhide.

((rawhide + noun)) a noun made of rawhide The dog has a rawhide toy.

((made of rawhide)) constructed from rawhide The drum is made of rawhide.

Synonyms: untanned leather, greenhide

A compound word from 'raw' (unprocessed) and 'hide' (animal skin).

Literally 'raw hide' – skin that hasn't been processed or tanned. Easy to remember if you know both parts.

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