Associations to the word «Rawhide»

Wiktionary

RAWHIDE, noun. Untanned hide.
RAWHIDE, verb. (transitive) To clear (a pump) of sediment by starting and stopping it repeatedly.

Dictionary definition

RAWHIDE, noun. Untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes.

Wise words

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