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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 goatskin leather is machine-washable and will not dry out or shrink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of goatskin

Noun

While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheepskin

Noun

The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Accessories include structured metal clutches, zebra-print bags and sneakers, calfskin boots and pieces incorporating dragonfly hardware.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of calfskin

Noun

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

Noun

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

Winfrey has a more subdued take on footwear, her choices consisting of neutral tones with the occasional leopard or snakeskin.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Mix chocolate browns and olive greens with classic prints, like snakeskin and cheetah, for a unique pairing that won’t be overwhelming.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

Noun

The Cage felt like a useful spot to work out any resentments lingering in your psyche, all the old grievances dissipating with the clang of aluminum on cowhide.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
It is made with full-grain cowhide leather, has a lightweight latex bladder for elite performance and comes in three sizes.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cowhide

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