sealskin

American  

[seel-skin] / ˈsilˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a seal.

2. the skin or fur of the fur seal when prepared for making garments or leather items.

3. a garment or article made of this fur.

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adjective

1. made of sealskin.

   a sealskin purse.

sealskin British  

/ ˈsiːlˌskɪn /

noun

1. 1. the skin or pelt of a fur seal, esp when dressed with the outer hair removed and the underfur dyed dark brown

   2. ( as modifier )

      a sealskin coat

2. a garment made of this skin

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Etymology

Origin of sealskin

First recorded in 1275–1325, sealskin is from the Middle English word seleskin. See seal ², skin

Example Sentences

He met with survivors inside a school, sat outside on a chair covered in sealskin and faced the Arctic Sea as he listened to throat singers and watched drum dancers.

From New York Times

Because of extensive hunting for their sealskin, these seals had been declared extinct in the early 20th century.

From Washington Post

Her family traveled between seasonal camps by dog-sled and sealskin boat, and lived in snow houses, or igloos.

From New York Times

They chose the town's winter market, which sells sealskins and antler-handled knives.

From Scientific American

Skiing uphill is called “skinning” because the original climbing skins, which are affixed to skis’ bases and allow skis to glide forward but not backward, were made from sealskin.

From Washington Post