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deerskin

noun

Definition of deerskin

as in goatskin

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Recent Examples of deerskin Down on the edge of the forest, the young men were preparing masks made from bark cloth—very light material, almost like deerskin—on frames. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2025 For instance, these deerskin driving gloves by Paul Stuart, which feature perforated detailing and open panels at the knuckles to ensure that hands won’t overheat while comfortably gripping a wood-grain steering wheel. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025 Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Aug. 2025 Part Cherokee, her period garb of choice is a deerskin American Indian maiden’s dress. — Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for deerskin

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Noun

The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of goatskin

Noun

Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of calfskin

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The collection presented by creative director Michael Rider included a reinvention of Reebok‘s Freestyle sneaker, showcasing it in distressed lambskin leather in colorways included white, dark brown and black.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Definition of lambskin

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It was made from beaded buckskin by Angeline’s grandmother, and at a tribal gathering in the 1920s, a tourist girl visited the family’s tepee and refused to leave without it.

— jeanne malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

Definition of buckskin

Noun

As a new baseball season gets underway, here’s hoping that the owners’ memories are jolted by the smell of Cracker Jack® and horsehide.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.

— Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024

Definition of horsehide

Noun

While the snakeskin iteration is not currently listed on Jude’s website, the silhouette, which retails for $540, is available in an array of colors with a smooth leather finish.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
The audience is a sea of cowboy hats, dinner-plate-sized belt buckles, and snakeskin boots.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of snakeskin

Noun

Animal print as a whole has remained popular in the footwear space, with everything from cowhide to tiger print appearing on shoes from designers including like Alaïa, Amina Muaddi and more.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Simple, functional, and stylish, this phone pouch is crafted from Mulberry’s signature black small classic grain leather—an almost impossibly soft cowhide with a light protective finish sourced from a Gold Standard Italian tannery.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Definition of cowhide

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