Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [processes and techniques by material]
6. hide and skin processing
7. beamhouse operations

Anotations

Scope note:

The removal, by chemical or mechanical means, of epidermal structures such as hair from flayed skin or hide; also serves to loosen and expand dermal fiber network and alters the swelling characteristics of the hide or skin.