tanning
Pronunciation: [ˈtænɪŋ]
Word
Context: "beauty and health"
(verb) to get a darker skin color by spending time in the sun or using special lights. Many people like to tan because they think it looks nice and healthy.
Example
She tans easily and looks great after a few days at the beach.
Example
He did not tan well and ended up with a sunburn instead.
Example
Do you like to tan during the summer?
Context: "beauty and health"
(noun) the color of skin that is darker from sun exposure. After getting a tan, your skin looks golden or brown.
Example
Her summer tan makes her look vibrant.
Example
He wished he had a tan, but his skin remained very pale.
Example
How long do you think it takes to get a good tan?
Context: "leather production"
(noun) a process where animal skins are treated to make leather. This makes the skins strong and useful for making things like shoes and bags.
Example
The tanning of the leather made it perfect for the new handbag.
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Without proper tanning, the animal hide would spoil and not be useful.
Example
What methods are used in the tanning of leather?
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