Leather vs. Polyurethane

Leathernoun

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

Leathernoun

A piece of the above used for polishing.

Leathernoun

(colloquial) A cricket ball or football.

Leathernoun

(plural: leathers) clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.

Leathernoun

(baseball) A good defensive play

Leathernoun

The skin.

Leatheradjective

Made of leather.

Leatheradjective

Referring to one who wears leather clothing (motorcycle jacket, chaps over 501 jeans, boots), especially as a sign of sadomasochistic homosexuality.

Leatherverb

To cover with leather.

Leatherverb

To strike forcefully.

Leatherverb

To beat with a leather belt or strap.

Leathernoun

The skin of an animal, or some part of such skin, with the hair removed, and tanned, tawed, or otherwise dressed for use; also, dressed hides, collectively.

Leathernoun

The skin.

Leatherverb

To beat, as with a thong of leather.

Leatheradjective

Of, pertaining to or made of leather; consisting of leather; as, a black leather jacket.

Leathernoun

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

Leathernoun

a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process

Leathernoun

leather clothes, especially those worn by a motorcyclist

Leathernoun

a piece of leather as a polishing cloth.

Leathernoun

short for stirrup leather

Leatherverb

beat or thrash (someone)

Leatherverb

strike or kick (a ball) very hard

Leather

Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators.Leather can be used to make a variety of items, including clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools and sports equipment, and lasts for decades.

Polyurethanenoun

(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.

Polyurethanenoun

any polymer containing [-NH.CO.O-] linkages; such polymers are much used as the basis of light but rigid foams for packaging (polyurethane foam) and for hard coatings, as on floors.

Polyurethanenoun

any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber

Polyurethanenoun

a synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by urethane groups, used chiefly as constituents of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and foams

Polyurethaneverb

coat with polyurethane paint or varnish

Polyurethane

Polyurethane (often abbreviated PUR and PU) is a polymer composed of organic units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. In contrast to other common polymers such as polyethylene and polystyrene, polyurethane is produced from a wide range of starting materials (monomers) and is therefore a class of polymers, rather than a distinct compound.