In splitting a hide, to make uneven lines or spots on the flesh side of it.
To make or construct by means of small logs laid transversely, as a road.
noun.
A thick cotton stuff corded or ribbed on the surface.
noun.
A corduroy road. See II., 1.
Like corduroy; ribbed like corduroy: as, a corduroy road.
Made of corduroy.