tanning en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtænɪŋ/
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the easily decomposing skins of animals.
- (countable, uncountable) The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially.
- (countable, informal, uncountable) A spanking.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tannings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
tanning butter · tanning bed · tanning salon · tanning parlor · spray tanning
Relateds
Translations (5)
pt curtimento (the process of making leather) · grc βυρσοδεψική (the process of making leather) · cmn 鞣皮 (the process of making leather) · pt bronzeamento (act of becoming tan due to sun exposure) · ar دِبَاغَة (the process of making leather)