sealskin

noun

Definition of sealskinnext
as in bearskin

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Recent Examples of sealskin The animal-rights movement of the seventies had driven down demand for sealskin, cratering prices. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 Our elders know how to make tools and sealskin pants the right way. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 The visitors admired the traditional regalia that whaling crews donned later in the day and participated in the blanket toss, with children jumping on the sealskin blanket and a few adults in the group helping hold it up. — Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2023 Her sealskin confiscated from her, hidden or locked away, the selkie is trapped in her human form. — Jennifer Berney, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for sealskin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sealskin
  1. bearskin
  2. deerskin
  3. sheepskin
  4. goatskin
  5. coonskin
  6. sheep
  7. seal
  8. calfskin
Noun
  • The Changing of the Guard ceremony features soldiers wearing heavy ceremonial uniforms and bearskin hats.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • The queen also accessorized with a Philip Treacy hat that was akin to the bearskin hats worn by the Grenadier Guards.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Definition of bearskin
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
  • 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
  • With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite.
    — Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The heads of Max, Melvin and Buff (deer, moose and buffalo, respectively) still hang on the wall and comment on the proceedings, while Sammy the Raccoon also is still around — but is no longer acting as a living coonskin cap.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024
Definition of coonskin
Noun
  • In this peaceful spot, there’s nothing to hear but cowbells, baa-ing sheep and the breeze.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Additional buildings include an equipment barn, cattle and alpaca barns, a chicken coop, and another barn for goats and sheep.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Definition of sheep
Noun
  • Continuous pressure on them may heat their fluids, damaging the seals that prevent leaks.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
  • Others drape seal intestines over their fins or take turns tossing sea lion pelts into the air, Shields said.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of seal
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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