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Definition of Tanning
1. Noun. Process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light.
2. Noun. Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment.
Exact synonyms: Flagellation, Flogging, Lashing, Whipping
Generic synonyms: Beating, Drubbing, Lacing, Licking, Thrashing, Trouncing, Whacking
Specialized synonyms: Self-flagellation, Horsewhipping
Derivative terms: Flagellate, Flog, Flog, Whip
Generic synonyms: Beating, Drubbing, Lacing, Licking, Thrashing, Trouncing, Whacking
Specialized synonyms: Self-flagellation, Horsewhipping
Derivative terms: Flagellate, Flog, Flog, Whip
3. Noun. Making leather from rawhide.
Definition of Tanning
1. n. The art or process of converting skins into leather. See Tan,
Definition of Tanning
1. the process of converting hides into leather [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tanning
1. The art or process of converting skins into leather. See Tan. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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