adjective
- capable of being tanned or converted into leather
Usage: technical
Examples
- The hide was thick and tannable, perfect for making quality leather.
- Only certain animal skins are tannable using traditional methods.
- The tanner examined the raw material to determine if it was tannable.
- Tannable hides require proper preparation before the tanning process begins.
- The quality of tannable leather depends on the animal’s age and diet.