waterskin

Thân thiện

A traveler fills a waterskin from a clear stream.

Definition

Noun: A flexible container, traditionally made from an animal skin (such as a goat or sheep hide) that has been prepared and sewn, used for storing and transporting water.

Usage

A "waterskin" is a specific type of ancient or traditional vessel. It is used to describe the container itself. * The traveler filled his waterskin at the oasis before crossing the desert. * Archaeologists found an ancient waterskin among the ruins.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Traditional Context: The term is often used in historical, anthropological, or adventure narratives to evoke a pre-modern setting.
  • In the historical novel, the nomads relied on waterskins for their long journeys.

Variants and Related Words

• Water bottle (n): A modern, rigid container for holding water, typically made of plastic or metal.
• Canteen (n): A small container for carrying water to drink, often used by soldiers or hikers.
• Wineskin (n): A similar container traditionally used for storing and transporting wine.

Synonyms

• Container
• Vessel (for holding liquids)

Notes

The word "waterskin" is a compound noun formed from "water" + "skin." It refers specifically to the object made from animal hide. It is not commonly used in everyday modern English, having been largely replaced by terms like "water bottle" or "canteen."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a container of skin for holding water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• water skin