Meaning & use
rawhide
Animal hide that has not been tanned, often used to make ropes, whips, or chew toys.
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The cowboy braided a sturdy lasso out of tough rawhide.
The dog happily chewed on a rawhide bone all afternoon.
A note on using this word
Because rawhide is untanned, it stays stiff and hard when dry but softens and stretches when wet.
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