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leatherworks

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈlɛðərwɜrks//

KK: /ˈlɛðərˌwɜrks/

noun
Definition

A place where items made of leather are produced or crafted.


Example

The leatherworks in the town create beautiful bags and shoes.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever visited a place that specializes in leatherworks?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!
Sloth A
I went to one last weekend, and they had some amazing handcrafted items.
Sloth B
That sounds cool! I’d love to check out their leatherworks sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tannery
workshop
factory
Antonyms
disrepair
deterioration
neglect
Root Explanation

Leatherworks → It is formed from "leather" (from Old English *leðer*, meaning animal hide) and "works" (from Old English *wyrcan*, meaning to make or do). The term "leatherworks" refers to the craft or place where items made from animal hide are produced.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leather' as the material made from animal hide and 'works' as the act of making. This helps you remember that 'leatherworks' is where things made from leather are created.

Visually Confused Words
featherwork
slateworks
latherwort
lathwork
featherworker
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