tanyard (Meaning)
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tanyard (n.)
An inclosure where the tanning of leather is carried on; a tannery.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tanyard
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tanyard Sentence Examples
- The pungent smell of the tannery permeated the air, signaling the transformation of animal hides into supple leather.
- The tannery was a labyrinth of vats and pits, each step infused with the scent of chemicals and decaying flesh.
- Skilled craftsmen immersed the hides in tanning solutions, their movements precise and practiced.
- The tanyard had operated for generations, preserving the ancient art of leatherworking.
- The river downstream from the tannery was stained a murky brown, evidence of the pollution it generated.
- The workers in the tannery toiled in harsh conditions, their hands and lungs stained from the chemicals.
- The town's prosperity was inextricably linked to the success of its tanneries, which provided employment and vital materials.
- The tanyard's towering smokestacks released thick plumes of smoke into the sky, a testament to the industry's environmental impact.
- The tannery's walls were adorned with weathered photographs, capturing moments from its long and storied history.
- The abandoned tanyard stood as a desolate reminder of a bygone era when leather production thrived in the town.
FAQs About the word tanyard
An inclosure where the tanning of leather is carried on; a tannery.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pungent smell of the tannery permeated the air, signaling the transformation of animal hides into supple leather.
The tannery was a labyrinth of vats and pits, each step infused with the scent of chemicals and decaying flesh.
Skilled craftsmen immersed the hides in tanning solutions, their movements precise and practiced.
The tanyard had operated for generations, preserving the ancient art of leatherworking.
