leatherneck

[ˈlɛðənɛk]

leatherneck Definition

• 1. a member of the United States Marine Corps
• 2. a stiff, leather collar formerly worn by soldiers to protect the neck against cutlass slashes

Using leatherneck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leatherneck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The leatherneck was proud to serve his country.

• Example

  The leatherneck's uniform was impeccable.

Phrases with leatherneck

• be a leatherneck

  to be a member of the United States Marine Corps

  Example

  My father used to be a leatherneck.

• leatherneck square

  a knot used in tying a leatherneck collar

  Example

  He learned how to tie a leatherneck square from his grandfather.

• leathernecking

  the act of being a member of the United States Marine Corps

  Example

  Leathernecking is not for everyone.

Origins of leatherneck

from the leather stock once worn around the necks of American Marines as a mark of distinction

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Summary: leatherneck in Brief

'Leatherneck' [ˈlɛðənɛk] refers to a member of the United States Marine Corps or a stiff, leather collar formerly worn by soldiers to protect the neck against cutlass slashes. It is derived from the leather stock once worn around the necks of American Marines as a mark of distinction. Examples of usage include 'The leatherneck was proud to serve his country.' and 'The leatherneck's uniform was impeccable.'