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Example:He treated the leather with a special conditioner to protect it from cracking.

Definition:A material made from the tanned skin of an animal, particularly strong and durable. Can refer to the material itself or items made from it, such as a leather coat or leather goods.

Example:The hide of the bull was thick and strong, making it suitable for kicking.

Definition:The skin of an animal, used for making leather or other products. Often used in a more general sense to refer to the source of the leather.

Example:The leather jacket was made from the natural skin of an animal.

Definition:The outer covering of an animal, like leather, but before it is treated or tanned. Can be used more broadly to refer to the exterior of something, regardless of material.