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snakeskin

American  
[sneyk-skin] / ˈsneɪkˌskɪn /

noun

  1. the skin of a snake.

  2. leather made from the skin of a snake.


snakeskin British  
/ ˈsneɪkˌskɪn /

noun

  1. the skin of a snake, esp when made into a leather valued for handbags, shoes, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of snakeskin

First recorded in 1815–25; snake + skin

Example Sentences

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A snakeskin pattern is featured on the shorts and portions of the jersey.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2025

Meanwhile, during Chiles' Olympic performance, the gymnast showed off square-shaped, airbrushed blue and red snakeskin tips, which were separated by a wavy gold line to play with symmetry.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2024

Clad in a snazzy snakeskin jacket and carrying a guitar, Val Xavier steps into a small town’s mercantile like a handsome troubadour dropping by to serenade the locals.

From New York Times Jul. 18, 2023

Rocking a snakeskin belt against the Guardians, Gallen attacked the Guardians with fastballs early, setting up breaking balls that had them swinging at pitches in the dirt.

From Washington Times Jun. 17, 2023

Alfonso wore snakeskin cowboy boots with heels that made him look taller than he really was, and an expensive leather hat.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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