sealskin
/'si:lskin/
Definition
- Noun:
- The pelt or fur of a seal: The skin and fur of a seal, especially the dense, soft underfur, used as a material.
- A garment made from this material: An item of clothing, such as a coat, jacket, or robe, that is made from sealskin.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The traditional parka was crafted from warm, waterproof sealskin.
- The hunter traded the valuable sealskin for supplies.
- She wore a beautiful sealskin coat to the ceremony.
Advanced Usage
- "Sealskin" as an attributive noun: Used before another noun to describe the material of an object.
- The museum displayed a collection of sealskin boots and mittens.
- He owned a sealskin pouch for his tools.
Variants and Related Words
- Seal (noun): The marine mammal itself. Note: While "seal" can refer to the animal, "sealskin" specifically refers to its pelt or fur used as a material.
- Sealskinner (noun, rare): A person who hunts seals for their skins.
Synonyms
- Pelt: The skin of an animal with the fur or hair still on it.
- Fur: The hair-covered skin of an animal, used for making clothes.
Related Phrases
- "Made of sealskin": A common phrase describing the material composition of an item.
- The artifact was a pair of gloves made of sealskin.
Noun
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a garment (as a jacket or coat or robe) made of sealskin
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the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
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a coat of seal
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