1. plural of tannery; places where animal hides are processed into leather

Examples

• The old tanneries along the river have been converted into art studios.
• Many tanneries moved overseas due to environmental regulations.
• The smell from the tanneries could be detected miles away.
• Workers at the tanneries wore protective equipment while handling chemicals.
• Several tanneries in the district closed during the economic downturn.
• The city’s tanneries were major employers in the 19th century.