sharkskin

shark·skin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shahrk-skin]
- /ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn/
- /ˈʃɑːk.skɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahrk-skin]
- /ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn/

Definitions of sharkskin word

noun sharkskin a smooth fabric of acetate or rayon with a dull or chalklike appearance, for apparel. 1
noun sharkskin a fine worsted fabric in twill weave, compact in texture and light to medium in weight, for suits. 1
noun sharkskin smooth fabric 1
noun sharkskin a smooth glossy fabric of acetate rayon, used for sportswear, etc 0
noun sharkskin leather made from the skin of a shark 0
noun sharkskin a cloth of cotton, wool, rayon, etc. with a smooth, silky surface, used for suits, etc. 0

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Origin of sharkskin

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; shark1 + skin

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Parts of speech for Sharkskin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sharkskin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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