kid-skin

A shoemaker carefully stitches a pair of kid-skin gloves.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Leather from young goat: "kid-skin" refers to soft, fine-grained leather made from the skin of a young goat (a kid), often used for gloves, shoes, and other delicate items.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She bought a pair of gloves made from kid-skin. (Gloves crafted from the soft leather of a young goat.)
  • The artisan preferred kid-skin for its flexibility and smooth texture. (The craftsperson chose this leather for its pliability and feel.)

Advanced Usage

• "kid-skin gloves": a common phrase emphasizing the softness and luxury of the material.

  • He wore kid-skin gloves to the formal event. (He wore gloves made from this fine leather.)

• "kid-skin binding": used in bookbinding for high-quality covers.

  • The rare book had a kid-skin binding. (The book was covered in this soft leather.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kidskin (n): an alternative spelling of "kid-skin," meaning the same thing.

  • The wallet was made of kidskin. (The wallet was crafted from young goat leather.)

• Kid leather (n): a synonym for kid-skin, emphasizing the animal source.

  • Kid leather is prized for its durability and softness. (This type of leather is valued for its qualities.)

Synonyms

• Goatskin: leather made from the skin of a goat, not necessarily young.

  • Goatskin is tougher than kid-skin. (Goat leather is stronger than that from a young goat.)

• Capeskin: a type of soft leather from the Cape of Good Hope, similar to kid-skin.

  • Capeskin is often used for luxury gloves. (This leather is comparable to kid-skin.)

Related Idioms

• "smooth as kid-skin": a simile describing something very soft and supple.
  • Her hands were as smooth as kid-skin. (Her skin was very soft and delicate.)