Cowhide — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkau̇-ˌhīd/ cow·hide

Meaning & Definition of Cowhide

Cowhide (noun)

  1. the hide of a cow; also, leather made from this hide
  2. a coarse whip of rawhide or braided leather

Cowhide (verb)

  1. to flog with a cowhide whip

Cowhide (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible

    "was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened"

    similar: birch, flagellate, flail, flog, hide, horsewhip, lash, leather, rawhide, scourge, slash, switch, tan, thrash, whale, whip
    related: knout, quirt, strap, cut, flick, touch up, blackjack, cane, club, cudgel, fustigate, pistol-whip, bang, bop, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clout, crack, cuff, hit, knock, lam, paste, punch, slap, slug, smack, smite, sock, spank, swat, swipe, thwack, wallop, whack, bash, baste, bat, batter, beat, belabor, belt, bludgeon, buffet, bung, drub, fib (British), hammer, lace, lambaste, lather, lick, mangle, maul, paddle, pelt, pommel, pound, pummel, rough, slate, slog, thresh, thump, tromp, whop, whup, work over

Cowhide (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in strap, rattan

    similar: birch, blacksnake, bullwhip, cat-o'-nine-tails, crop, hickory, knout, quirt, rattan, rawhide, strap, flogger, lash, scourge, switch, whip, bastinado, bat, baton, billy, billy club, bludgeon, cane, club, cudgel, flail, nightstick, staff

  2. as in calfskin, deerskin

    similar: alligator, antelope, buckskin, cabretta, calfskin, capeskin, chamois, cordovan, crocodile, deerskin, doeskin, goatskin, horsehide, kid, kidskin, lambskin, morocco, ostrich, pigskin, seal, sharkskin, sheepskin, snakeskin, coat, fleece, fur, pelt, nubuck, patent leather, suede, hide, leather, skin

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cowhide

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cowhide:

birch, flagellate, flail, flog, hide, horsewhip, lash, leather, rawhide, scourge, slash, switch, tan, thrash, whale, whip, blacksnake, bullwhip, cat-o'-nine-tails, crop, hickory, knout, quirt, rattan, strap, flogger, bastinado, bat, baton, billy, billy club, bludgeon, cane, club, cudgel, nightstick, staff, alligator, antelope, buckskin

Related Words for Cowhide

cut, flick, touch up, blackjack, fustigate, pistol-whip, bang, bop, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clout, crack, cuff, hit, knock, lam, paste, punch, slap, slug, smack, smite, sock, spank, swat, swipe, thwack

Word Forms of Cowhide

Inflections: cowhided, cowhiding

Origin & Etymology of Cowhide

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Cowhide

What does "Cowhide" mean?

"Cowhide" means the hide of a cow; also, leather made from this hide. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the hide of a cow; also, leather made from this hide. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cowhide"?

Other words for "Cowhide" include birch, flagellate, flail, flog, hide, horsewhip, lash and leather. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cowhide" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cowhide"?

There are 130 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cowhide". Common alternatives include birch, flagellate, flail, flog, hide, horsewhip, lash, leather, rawhide and scourge.

How do you use "Cowhide" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cowhide" in a sentence: "was cowhiding the horse until a police officer intervened".

Is "Cowhide" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cowhide" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cowhide"?

"Cowhide" is pronounced /ˈkau̇-ˌhīd/ and divided into syllables as cow·hide.

What is the origin of the word "Cowhide"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Cowhide" meaning "to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible"?

When "Cowhide" (verb) means to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible, synonyms include birch, flagellate, flail, flog, hide and horsewhip.