latigo
1
9.9
Thick leather used to make saddles, belts, and harnesses
- noun
- /ˈlætɪɡoʊ/
- Jargon
:
cuero de latigo
- The saddle maker chose latigo for its durability and strength.
Examples
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Belts made from latigo leather are known to last for many years.
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He repaired the harness using a strip of thick latigo.
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The cowboy tightened the latigo on his saddle.
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She bought a new latigo for her horse's saddle.
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The saddle maker chose latigo for its durability and strength.
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Belts made from latigo leather are known to last for many years.
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He repaired the harness using a strip of thick latigo.
Synonyms
horsehide
vslatigo
2
7.7
Strong leather from a horse's skin used for things like boots and jackets
focuses on heavy weight and use for saddles and harnesses
cordovan
vslatigo
1
9.6
A smooth, very strong leather made from horse leather used for shoes and wallets
is heavy strong leather used for saddles and harnesses
Surface Forms
Etymology
Latigo comes from Spanish látigo, meaning 'whip', and it brings the idea of a thick, strong leather strip. That's why latigo can also mean a heavy, durable leather used for saddles, belts, and harnesses.