1. (

• tanning

) process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light ;

2. (

• whipping ,
• tanning ,
• flogging ,
• lashing ,
• flagellation

) beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment ;

3. (

• tanning

) making leather from rawhide ;

1. (

• tan

) treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather ;

2. (

• tan ,
• bronze

) get a tan, from wind or sun ;