sharkskin

noun

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharkskin
  1. snakeskin
  2. crocodile
  3. goatskin
  4. chamois
  5. calfskin
  6. alligator
  7. horsehide
  8. sheepskin
Noun
  • The audience is a sea of cowboy hats, dinner-plate-sized belt buckles, and snakeskin boots.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • In the photos — which have been formatted to look like a TIME cover shoot, in partnership with the magazine itself — Digger dons a beige cowboy hat, a gray suit, a bolo tie, and snakeskin boots.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • Being in denial of my defensiveness, my crocodile urged me to keep pushing.
    — Hylke Faber, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Rihanna attended the sporting event with partner A$AP Rocky, who also kept it casual, wearing Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton sneaker, called the Combi, with a bright red crocodile leather upper.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of crocodile
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  • 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
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
  • Takins are from the goat-antelope, or Caprinae, subfamily — which also includes sheep, goats, musk oxen, and chamois.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of chamois
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
Noun
  • But the swamp’s most famous denizen — the creature that visitors most want to see — is the American alligator.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Wynn said the alligator started to get agitated and even opened its mouth and hissed at her.
    — Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of alligator
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 isn’t Nolan’s first encounter with the trendy sheepskin shoes.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
  • The crossover sandals are made from a smooth, soft-to-the-touch Italian sheepskin leather, while a cushioned OrthoLite footbed provides all-day comfort.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Definition of sheepskin

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