What is another word for sharkskin?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɑːkskɪn] (IPA)

Sharkskin is a type of fabric known for its unique texture and appearance, resembling the skin of a shark. However, there are other terms that are used interchangeably with the word sharkskin, such as "shagreen," which is a type of leather made from the skin of certain fish species. Other synonyms include "galuchat" or "galluchat," which also refer to a type of leather made from fish or ray skins. In fashion, some may use the term "pique" or "pique" to describe a fabric with a similar texture to sharkskin. Additionally, "rippled fabric" may be used to describe any fabric with small, textured bumps reminiscent of shark skin.

What are the hypernyms for Sharkskin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sharkskin?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Sharkskin

In the doorway of the tailor shop is a dark-complexioned man in a gray sharkskin suit.
"The Wailing Octopus"
Harold Leland Goodwin
He was dressed in an expensive white sharkskin suit with a white American-style shirt and a black tie.
"The Golden Skull"
John Blaine
The salt made the oar handles like sharkskin; our knees were cut to the bone with salt cracks; our hair was stuck to our foreheads; and our lips were cut to our gums and you whipped us because we could not row.
"The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories"
Rudyard Kipling

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