pigskins

noun

plural of pigskin
as in goatskins

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  1. antelope
  2. kids
  3. alligators
  4. chamois
  5. pelts
  6. seals
  7. fleeces
  8. coats
Noun
  • Animals that are also on the company’s de-extinction to-do list include the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, the ostrich-like moa, and the antelope-like quagga.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The government also authorized this week the killing of dozens of antelope as part of the initiative, which coincided with Botswana celebrating the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain on Wednesday.
    — Sello Motseta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • Everyone thinks their kids’ slang is ridiculous and their parents’ politics naive.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Guests with kids can stay in the main building and take advantage of the onsite restaurant and Kids Club (which people absolutely rave about) and those without children can escape to the Praia Collection.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Larger alligators are known to eat smaller ones, which is a major factor in adult alligator mortality, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • The Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences has had alligators on display for more than 100 years, although Claude is the museum’s first albino alligator, the museum said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of alligators
Noun
  • Its roughly 3,500 acres are home to abundant wildlife like brown bears, grey wolves, chamois, and golden eagles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
Definition of chamois
Noun
  • In a letter to Defence Minister Luke Pollard this week, 18 MPs and one member of the House of Lords urged the government to stop using bear pelts sourced from legal culls in Canada and instead adopt faux-fur alternatives.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The new policy prohibits fur from animals killed specifically for their pelts, including mink, fox, rabbit, chinchilla and coyote.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of pelts
Noun
  • While top-loading machines don’t have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That review covers shingles, tiles and panels; seals around chimneys, skylights and vents; drainage; and structural condition.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of seals
Noun
  • One of his favorite experiences was at Melote House in South Africa, where his children received hats, gloves, fleeces, slippers, and water bottles, all branded with the property’s logo and personalized with their names.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Why the Nike Tech trend blew up Earlier this year, Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits sparked cultural commentary with a viral social media trend that inspired young men to trade the casual style for preppy quarter-zip sweaters.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Definition of fleeces
Noun
  • Set up a reachable charging spot, have a plan for coats and bags, and carve out a quiet corner for people who want to actually talk.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • While the weather was overcast—and the puffer coats and bomber jackets were in moody neutral hues—the day was about to get a whole lot brighter.
    — Eden Stuart, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of coats
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