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Meaning of tanned

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tanned

verb

Definitions

  1. To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

    Example: No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn.

  2. To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

  3. To spank or beat.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a suntan.

    Example: You're looking very tanned.

  2. (of leather) Finished, made using tannic acid (as opposed to abrasion).