rawhide
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈrɔːhaɪd/
KK: /rɔːhaɪd/
noun
Definition
The skin of an animal that has not been tanned, often used to make items like ropes or whips.
Example
The cowboy used a rawhide whip to control the cattle.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a dog chew on rawhide treats?
Yeah, my dog loves those!
I think it's interesting how they make rawhide from animal hides.
Absolutely! It's a natural way to keep their teeth clean.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hide
leather
skin
Antonyms
tanned
processed
finished
transitive verb
Definition
To hit or strike someone or something using a whip made from rawhide, which is the untanned skin of an animal.
Example
The cowboy rawhided the stubborn horse to get its attention.
Tense Forms
Past: rawhided
Past Participle: rawhided
Conversation
Did you hear about that cowboy who could rawhide like a pro?
Yeah, I've seen videos of them using those whips!
It's pretty impressive how they can rawhide without hurting anyone.
Root Explanation
Rawhide → The word is formed from "raw" (from Old English *hrēaw*, meaning uncooked or unprocessed) and "hide" (from Old English *hīd*, meaning skin or hide of an animal). Together, these parts describe the skin of an animal that is in its natural, unprocessed state.
Memory Tip
Think of 'uncooked' ('raw') animal 'skin' ('hide') to remember that 'rawhide' refers to the unprocessed skin of an animal.
Visually Confused Words
raphide
awide
raphides
rachides