ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sharkskin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sharkskin is a noun meaning The skin of a shark; shagreen.

Meaning

The skin of a shark; shagreen.

More Meanings

  1. A shiny fabric made from synthetic fibers.

Example Sentences

[B]ut not long after sundown we heard the booming of great sharkskin drums and, with our work done, we hurried in the direction of the music.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fishskin, sharkmeat, sharkdom, sharkling, land shark, sharkfin.

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