sheepskin coat
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Definition
Noun: A coat made from the skin of a sheep, including the wool. It is a heavy outer garment designed for warmth, typically with the fleece or wool on the inside and the leather side facing out, or sometimes with the wool worn on the outside.
Usage
A "sheepskin coat" is a specific type of winter coat. It is worn for its exceptional insulation and durability in cold weather. - He wore a thick sheepskin coat to stay warm during the Arctic expedition. - The traditional shepherd was easily recognizable by his long sheepskin coat.
Advanced Usage
- As a symbol: A sheepskin coat can symbolize rustic tradition, rugged outdoor work, or a specific style of fashion.
- In the film, the character's sheepskin coat represented his life as a frontiersman.
Variants and Related Words
- Sheepskin (noun): The skin of a sheep, especially when dressed with the wool on it, used for making coats, rugs, etc.
- The seat covers were made of genuine sheepskin.
- Shearling coat (noun): A type of sheepskin coat made from a sheep that has been shorn once, resulting in a dense, curled fleece. Often used interchangeably with "sheepskin coat."
- Bomber jacket: A shorter, waist-length style of jacket that can be made from sheepskin.
Synonyms
- Shearling coat
- Fleece coat (Note: This can also refer to coats made from synthetic fleece material, not necessarily sheepskin.)
Related Phrases
- To be wrapped in sheepskin: To be very warmly dressed.
- Against the blizzard, she was wrapped in sheepskin from head to toe.
Noun
- a coat made of sheepskin