emunge

/ɪˈmʌndʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or scrape something off, especially the hairs from a hide

“The tanner emunged the hide to prepare it for leather production.”

2. verb

to scrape or remove the hairs from, especially in order to prepare an animal hide for tanning

“The experienced craftsman emunged the hide with a sharp knife.”

Synonyms

  • dehair
  • scab
  • scrape

Antonyms

  • affix
  • attach