Noun
A place where the work of tanning is carried on.
The art or process of tanning.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAs such, the only seal tannery in the country Great Greenland in Qaqortoq is heavily subsidized by the government to maintain the livelihood of smaller communities which are economically dependent on the hunt. Source: Internet
Augustus and Peter Porter purchased this area and all of American Falls in 1805 from the New York state government, and enlarged the original canal to provide hydraulic power for their gristmill and tannery. Source: Internet
A number of tanneries were constructed, of which the Pfister & Vogel tannery grew to become the largest in America. Source: Internet
At this point, tannery workers load the hides into a drum and immerse them in a float that contains the tanning liquor. Source: Internet
Property owners near Tannery Brook expressed frustration Tuesday night about plans to fix the rotting culvert that sits on their land, with many saying they are not comfortable with having to pay for a portion of the project. Source: Internet
The shoes, available in navy, chocolate and cognac, are made with leather from 100-year-old U.S. tannery Horween. Source: Internet