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English noun: tanning

1. tanning (process) process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light


Broader (hypernym)activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process

2. tanning (act) beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment


Synonymsflagellation, flogging, lashing, whipping


Broader (hypernym)beating, drubbing, lacing, licking, thrashing, trouncing, whacking


Narrower (hyponym)horsewhipping, self-flagellation

3. tanning (act) making leather from rawhide


Broader (hypernym)craft, trade









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