pigskin

noun

Definition of pigskinnext
as in sheepskin

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Recent Examples of pigskin The Super Bowl champ then shows the comic the sweet spot on the pigskin where his fingers should go. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Our pigskin peninsula is quickly turning into a roundball republic! — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigskin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigskin
  1. sheepskin
  2. goatskin
  3. horsehide
  4. calfskin
  5. kid
  6. alligator
  7. deerskin
  8. snakeskin
Noun
  • They’re also made with 100 percent sheepskin and have a rubber outsole for peak traction — two makings of a quality shoe.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • This isn’t Nolan’s first encounter with the trendy sheepskin shoes.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of sheepskin
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
  • 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
  • This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • Writer Brad Bird confirmed there will not be a time jump in the third movie, keeping the Parr kids Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack at their original ages.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • August marks the beginning of alligator hunting in Florida, when for the next three months thousands of alligators will be killed for their skin and meat, with the hunt being less about population control and more about profit.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spann, 58, was trying to keep the alligator's mouth closed while making her way toward the surface for air, her son, Zach Guerrina, told the news outlet.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of alligator
Noun
  • Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of deerskin
Noun
  • Carrie also owned Baguettes in other varieties, including snakeskin and leather, all of which were lent to the show by Fendi itself.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of snakeskin

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