pigskin

noun

Definition of pigskinnext
as in sheepskin

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Recent Examples of pigskin 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 The coach competed against Mendoza when the quarterback was tossing the pigskin around for the Cal Golden Bears. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 May 2026 The Canadian Football League has been providing die-hard pigskin enthusiasts with an early fix for their football yearnings each summer for decades. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 4 June 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
  • 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
  • This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Traditionally carved from a single piece of wood and topped with goatskin, the djembe has played a vital role in African societies for centuries.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 Feb. 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
  • 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
  • The brand debuted an entirely new family of mules crafted in polished calfskin and suede, alongside expanded colorways for bestsellers such as the Matt New and Chris.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • Neither bride nor groom have kids from previous relationships out of wedlock.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Jake’s analysis found that the UK’s intervention may run all summer, with media plurality issues around news plus kids’ channels portfolios in the spotlight.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • An alligator is seen in its natural habitat in the Everglades National Park, Florida, on April 9, 2026.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 July 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
  • Adidas put Bad Bunny in its World Cup ad and a $160 F50 sneaker on shelves, then handed its Predator boot to Hermès designer Grace Wales Bonner, who produced a $350 snakeskin version.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Definition of snakeskin

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