sealskin
Americannoun
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the skin of a seal.
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the skin or fur of the fur seal when prepared for making garments or leather items.
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a garment or article made of this fur.
adjective
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the skin or pelt of a fur seal, esp when dressed with the outer hair removed and the underfur dyed dark brown
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( as modifier )
a sealskin coat
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a garment made of this skin
Etymology
Origin of sealskin
First recorded in 1275–1325, sealskin is from the Middle English word seleskin. See seal 2, skin
Example Sentences
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"I communicate with Nuuk from this tablet," Mathiassen said, pulling off her sealskin mittens to turn on the device.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
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 ● Jul. 30, 2022
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 ● Oct. 31, 2019
“I always think its so important to get sealskin out there,” she said.
From The Guardian ● May 11, 2017
I also made a pair of sandals from sealskin for walking over the dunes when the sun was hot, or just to be dressed up when I wore my new skirt of yucca twine.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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