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ooze leather

ooze leather

9.9
A very soft material made from the skin of a young cow with a suede inner surface
  • noun
translation icon : cuero suave
  • The designer chose ooze leather because its suede finish gives a luxurious appearance.

Examples

  • The shoemaker specialized in crafting slippers from ooze leather for maximum comfort.

  • A vintage handbag made of ooze leather can feel remarkably soft to the touch.

  • The jacket is made of ooze leather.

  • I love the feel of ooze leather shoes.

  • A vintage handbag made of ooze leather can feel remarkably soft to the touch.

  • The designer chose ooze leather because its suede finish gives a luxurious appearance.

  • The shoemaker specialized in crafting slippers from ooze leather for maximum comfort.

Synonyms

leather
vsooze leather
509 1.0

The skin of an animal made smooth and used to make items like shoes and bags

is a specific very soft young-hide kind finished with a suede flesh-side nap
suede
vsooze leather
47 4.1

A soft, fuzzy material like leather used for clothes and shoes

is this napped finish specifically applied to young skins and very soft material
calfskin
vsooze leather
4 6.0

Leather from the skin of a young calf that is smooth and strong

is similar in origin but emphasizes very soft feel and a suede flesh-side finish
calf
vsooze leather
3 7.2

Soft leather made from the skin of a young cow

is made from those young hides but always finished with a suede flesh-side nap
suede leather
vsooze leather
1 3.7

A soft, velvety animal skin used for shoes, jackets, and furniture

is the same buffed flesh-side finish but from young skins and very soft

How Soft

ooze leather
9.9
suede
47 4.1

Surface Forms

ooze leather singular
ooze leathers plural

Morphology

ooze + leather

The defined sense 'a very soft calf leather with a suede surface' cannot be derived from the literal meanings of 'ooze' (a viscous substance or to leak slowly) + 'leather' (treated animal skin). The phrase is a specialized trade/terminological label whose connection to the common sense of 'ooze' is nontransparent, so a B1 learner knowing the parts would not predict the intended meaning.

Etymology

The name ooze leather may come from the image of leather that seems to 'ooze' softness: leather makers brushed the inside of calf skins to make a soft, suede surface that looks like it is flowing. That's why ooze leather means a very soft calfskin with a suede finish.