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 process of removing traces of hair debris, dirt, grease, and lime compounds from hide or skin after depilation and fleshing and before tanning. Traditionally done by hand with a curved, blunt-edged knife upon the skin or hide laid over a beam, today it is usually done by machine.