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sharkskin

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Recent Examples of sharkskin At the end of the film, Sandy Olsson (played by the late, great Olivia Newton-John) emerges for the splashy closing number wearing a leather moto jacket, skintight sharkskin pants, and heels. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025 In addition to stamp sales (with proceeds benefiting the marine research society), Leicester planned to sell a Sea Turtle Cookery Book bound in sharkskin and a small newspaper titled the Times of New Atlantis. — Fred Nadis, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024 Chef George grated the wasabi with a sharkskin grater, telling me that 99% of Japanese restaurants do not use real wasabi. — Margie Goldsmith, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022 The low-pressure vortex helps to suck the sharkskin forward through the water. — Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2012

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Ostrich texture features on the Air Jordan 14 Low, snakeskin on the Air Jordan 15, elephant print and patent leather on the Air Jordan 16 and stingray on the Air Jordan 17.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
True to form, Kardashian upped the sartorial drama with two bold outfit changes, swapping out her snakeskin print skirt set for a bodycon nude leather dress.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

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The recipient’s crocodile may activate in response, leading them to fight back or comply out of self‑protection.

— Hylke Faber, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses pushed things further into after-dark territory, while a Vacheron Constantin watch, with its teal-blue crocodile strap, provided the evening’s only flash of color.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of crocodile

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Instead, the 10 mm double-tour calfskin strap passes through a narrow channel machined directly into the case.

— Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of calfskin

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The charges against Peters come just months after he was charged by Florida authorities after allegedly firing a gun at an alligator during a live stream, according to court documents.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
Infrared spectroscopy showed that the fossil enamel looked a bit like that of the modern alligator, and its carbonate content matched that of modern reptilian enamel.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of alligator

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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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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

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