leatherman

== English == === Pronunciation === === Etymology 1 === From leather +‎ man. In the gay subculture sense, since the mid-twentieth century. In the leather dealer sense, since centuries earlier; archaic today. ==== Noun ==== leatherman (plural leathermen) A member of a homosexual male subculture that grew out of male-only motorcycle clubs formed by homosexual veterans returning from World War II, stressing masculinity in contradiction to androgynous and effeminate gay stereotypes, characterized by a fetish for leather gear and clothing, a sense of hierarchy, and a fraternal, militaristic code of protocol and behavior, often involving BDSM practices. (archaic) A male leather dealer, leatherworker, or tanner. === Etymology 2 === From the name of the manufacturer, Leatherman Tool Group, named after Timothy Leatherman. ==== Noun ==== leatherman (plural leathermen) A multitool, usually with a plier head as the central implement, that has an array of other implements such as knives, screwdrivers, can openers, files, saws, and so on. ===== Usage notes ===== Although genericized use of this trademark is understood in casual speech, multitool and everyday carry enthusiasts usually reserve the trademark to its brand and call the class of tools multitools. ===== Translations =====