leathery
adjectiveUK /ˈleð.ər.i/
US /ˈleð.ɚ.i/
Something leathery feels tough and dry, like the skin of an old boot.
The old kite felt leathery in my hands after years in the sun.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having the look or feel of leather.
He wore a leathery jacket that creaked when he moved.
3. Describing food that is too tough to chew easily.
The meat was leathery because it had been cooked too long.
4. Describing skin that is thick and wrinkled from sun or age.
The sailor had a leathery face from years at sea.