Clicker vs. Leather

Clickernoun

(slang) The remote-control device used to change settings on a television set, VCR, or other electronic equipment.

‘We have a clicker for the TV, one for the VCR, one for the DVD player and another one that does it all.’;

Leathernoun

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

Clickernoun

An electronic device used by individual students in the classroom to respond to multiple-choice questions, etc.

Leathernoun

A piece of the above used for polishing.

Clickernoun

A person who cuts out the uppers of shoes from pieces of leather using a flexible knife that clicks as it changes direction.

Leathernoun

(colloquial) A cricket ball or football.

Clickernoun

A machine that cuts materials using a steel rule die. The name comes from the sound (click) when the material is cut. May be hand, pneumatic, or hydraulic powered.

Leathernoun

(plural: leathers) clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.

Clickernoun

A signalling device used by military forces. Pressed between thumb and fingers, it makes a small but distinctive click understood by other members of a unit.

Leathernoun

(baseball) A good defensive play

‘Jones showed good leather to snare that liner.’;

Clickernoun

A small mechanical device that produces a clicking sound, used in dog training.

Leathernoun

The skin.

Clickernoun

Someone who clicks, for example using a computer mouse.

Leatheradjective

Made of leather.

Clickernoun

One who stands before a shop door to invite people to buy.

Leatheradjective

Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.

Clickernoun

One who has charge of the work of a companionship.

Leatherverb

To cover with leather.

Clickernoun

An employee who locks the type in the form to make it ready for printing.

Leatherverb

To strike forcefully.

‘He leathered the ball all the way down the street.’;

Clickernoun

One who stands before a shop door to invite people to buy.

Leatherverb

To beat with a leather belt or strap.

Clickernoun

One who as has charge of the work of a companionship.

Leathernoun

The skin of an animal, or some part of such skin, with the hair removed, and tanned, tawed, or otherwise dressed for use; also, dressed hides, collectively.

Clicker

A clicker, sometimes called a cricket, is any device that makes a clicking sound, usually when deliberately activated by its user. They usually consist of a piece of thin metal or plastic held in a casing so that the metal is slightly torqued; depressing one end of the metal causes it to pop out of alignment and releasing it causes it to pop back into alignment, each time making a sharp click.

Leathernoun

The skin.

Leatherverb

To beat, as with a thong of leather.

Leatheradjective

Of, pertaining to or made of leather; consisting of leather; as, a black leather jacket.

Leathernoun

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

Leathernoun

a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process

‘a leather jacket’;

Leathernoun

leather clothes, especially those worn by a motorcyclist

‘he was dressed head to toe in black leathers’;

Leathernoun

a piece of leather as a polishing cloth.

Leathernoun

short for stirrup leather

Leatherverb

beat or thrash (someone)

‘he caught me and leathered me black and blue’;

Leatherverb

strike or kick (a ball) very hard

‘Carlos took his customary 20-metre sprint up to the ball and leathered it’;

Leather

Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators.Leather can be used to make a variety of items, including clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools and sports equipment, and lasts for decades.