tanning (root: tan)

Noun tanning has 3 senses

• tanning(n = noun.process) - process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light;
is a kind of activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
Derived form verb tan₂

• tanning(n = noun.act) flagellation, flogging, lashing, whipping - beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment;
is a kind of beating, drubbing, lacing, licking, thrashing, trouncing, whacking
has particulars: self-flagellation, horsewhipping

• tanning(n = noun.act) - making leather from rawhide;
is a kind of craft, trade
Derived form verb tan₁