dogskin

A craftsman carefully selects a piece of dogskin for a new glove.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The skin of a dog: "dogskin" refers to the hide or pelt of a dog, often used historically or in certain contexts for leather goods.
   • A type of leather: "dogskin" can denote leather made from dog hide, typically used for items such as gloves or bookbindings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The antique gloves were made from dogskin. (The gloves were crafted from the leather of a dog's hide.)
  • Dogskin was once a common material for book covers. (Dog hide was used as a binding material for books.)

Advanced Usage

• "dogskin gloves": gloves made from dog leather, sometimes referenced in historical or literary contexts.
  • He wore dogskin gloves to protect his hands. (He used gloves made of dog hide for protection.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dog-leather (n): a synonym for leather made from dog skin.

  • Dog-leather was used for belts and wallets in some cultures. (Dog hide was processed into leather for accessories.)

• Doghide (n): another term for the skin or leather of a dog.

  • The saddle was made from doghide. (The saddle was constructed from dog leather.)

Synonyms

• Canine hide: the skin of a dog, used in technical or anatomical contexts.
• Dog pelt: the fur and skin of a dog, often used for clothing or decoration.

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