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tanned

/tænd/

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verb

To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

Examples :

"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."

appearance body

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verb

To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

Examples :

"My grandfather used to tan hides in his workshop, turning them into durable leather for saddles. "

material process industry

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verb

To spank or beat.

Examples :

"The old woman tanned the naughty child for breaking her window with a baseball. "

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adjective

Having a suntan.

Examples :

"After spending the summer at the beach, her skin was beautifully tanned. "

appearance body

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adjective

(of leather) Finished, made using tannic acid (as opposed to abrasion).

Examples :

"The old saddle was made of thick, tanned leather, making it durable and resistant to the elements. "

material technical