leatherwork

English

Etymology

leather +‎ work

Noun

leatherwork (countable and uncountable, plural leatherworks)

1. The making of articles from leather.
   • 2006, Carl Waldman, Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, page 65:

     In addition to their leatherwork, woodwork, stonework, and bonework, the Chipewyan also worked in metal.

2. Articles thus produced.
   • 1940, John Betjeman, Group Life: Letchworth:

     Sympathy is stencilling
     Her decorative leatherwork

Derived terms

• leatherworker
• leatherworking
• leatherworks