Tanner (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A craftsman who tans skins and hides.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The village tanner was renowned for his exceptional leather goods, crafted from the finest animal hides.
- She apprenticed with a local tanner to learn the ancient art of transforming raw skins into supple leather.
- In medieval times, the tanner was a vital member of the community, providing essential materials for clothing, shoes, and saddles.
- The smell of the tanner's workshop was pungent and unmistakable, a mix of animal hides, tanning agents, and oils.
- As a tanner, he spent most of his days working with harsh chemicals and rough textures, but took great pride in his craft.