1. Plural of horsehide; the hide or skin of a horse, or leather made from it.
Usage: Often used in compound nouns (e.g., horsehide baseball, horsehide jacket) to describe products made from this material.
2. A baseball, especially one with a cover made from horsehide leather (traditional before synthetic covers became standard).
Usage: informal; sports

Examples

• The old baseball glove was made of genuine horsehides.
• Professional baseballs were traditionally covered with horsehides.
• He polished his horsehide jacket before the motorcycle ride.
• The vintage horsehides in the museum showed the craftsmanship of early leather workers.
• Modern baseballs use synthetic covers instead of horsehides.
• Horsehides were prized for their durability in making work boots.