单词 | full-grain |
释义 | > as lemmasfull-grain full-grain n. and adj. (a) n. a leather grain which has not been sanded, buffed, etc., and shows the natural markings of the animal skin; (also) a leather skin with such a grain; (b) adj. designating leather with a grain which shows the natural markings of the animal skin. ΚΠ c1872 Cassell's Techn. Educator IV. 88/1 The French have the pre-eminence in the species of levant skins..which are..marked with a handsome full grain. 1913 Boot & Shoe Recorder 15 Oct. 65/1 He contends that..only full grain leathers should be used in the manufacture of shoes likely to meet with rough usage. 1918 Chem. & Metall. Engin. 18 98/1 These splits are then embossed and given the appearance of a full grain. 1950 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gaz. 12 Oct. 3 (advt.) A wonderful selection of cordovans, saddle leathers, cow-hides and full grains. 1972 Materials & Technol. V. xii. 398 Nappa is a soft textured and full-grain leather made from unsplit sheep, lamb, or kidskins tanned with either alum or chromium salts. 2006 Hi Life Issue 5 54 Made from denier polyamide and with full-grain cowhide leather accents and chrome finishing, this Samsonite duffel bag is the perfect travel companion. < as lemmas |
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