How Do You Spell TANNER, TANNERY, TANNING, TAN-PICKLE?

Pronunciation: [tˈanə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "tanner" is straightforward, with two syllables pronounced as /tænər/. When referring to a place where leather is made, the word becomes "tannery," spelled with three syllables and pronounced as /ˈtænəri/. "Tanning" is the present participle form of the verb tann which means to convert animal hides into leather. It is spelled with two n's, and pronounced as /ˈtænɪŋ/. "Tan-pickle" is a solution used in the tanning process and spelled with a hyphen as the separate words "tan" and "pickle".

TANNER, TANNERY, TANNING, TAN-PICKLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Tanner:

    - Noun: A person whose occupation is to tan animal hides, transforming them into leather by treating them with tannins. This process involves removing hair, flesh, and other impurities from hides, followed by soaking them in a tanning agent to make them tough, durable, and resistant to decay.

    Tannery:

    - Noun: A facility or establishment where animal hides are transformed into leather through the process of tanning. Tanneries typically receive raw hides and carry out various steps including curing, soaking, liming, fleshing, splitting, and dyeing, to produce high-quality leather for various purposes.

    Tanning:

    - Noun: The process of transforming animal hides into leather by treating them with tannins. Tanning involves a combination of chemical treatment, physical manipulation, and drying to make the hides more supple, resistant to water, and suitable for various applications such as shoes, garments, and upholstery.

    Tan-pickle:

    - Noun: A liquid solution or mixture, usually containing acid and tannins, used in the early stages of the tanning process to pickle hides. The tan-pickle serves to clean, preserve, and soften the hides, preparing them for further treatment. It helps to prevent decomposition and decay of the hides by inhibiting bacterial growth and removing unwanted components. The term is derived from the pickling process, which involves immersing the hides in the solution.

  2. See tan.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TANNER, TANNERY, TANNING, TAN-PICKLE

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