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pigskin

noun

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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

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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

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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

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The 34-year-old gave birth there to all three kids, Levi, 5, Elijah, 3, and Rae, who turns 1 in September.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Just as many people can’t afford to have someone else clean their homes, landscape their yards or nanny their kids, those struggling to make ends meet may need to lean on AI assistance.

— Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

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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

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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

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
Animal prints, including leopard, zebra and snakeskin, are also in, paired with otherwise minimalist outfits.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

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