calfskins

noun

plural of calfskin
as in lambskins

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  1. chamois
  2. antelope
  3. seals
  4. kids
Noun
  • Its roughly 3,500 acres are home to abundant wildlife like brown bears, grey wolves, chamois, and golden eagles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
Definition of chamois
Noun
  • Every facet of India’s topography, from lush grasslands filled with antelopes to gnarled forests with tigers and evil spirits lurking around every corner, is on full display.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
  • And species such as the Central Asian saiga antelope and California condor have recorded notable comebacks.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of antelope
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  • Some layers, like sandstone, contain honeycombed pores capable of holding CO2, while others, like mudstone, can act as impermeable seals, trapping the buoyant gas underground.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge for Slate will be getting consistent build quality with minimal panel gaps, watertight seals, consistent door-to-fender transitions, and hood/frunk alignment.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of seals
Noun
  • Two kids inside a Detroit home during a fire late Saturday morning were evacuated from the residence by firefighters, according to the city's fire department.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Set the scene Set right on Seven Mile Beach, the sprawling Ritz-Carlton property is a playground for global jetsetters, families with older kids, and even celebrated chefs during the hotel’s annual Cayman Cookout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of kids
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