What does sheepskin mean?
Sheepskin means (uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding..
Sheepskin
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
- (US, countable) A diploma, especially the one representing a university or college degree.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: lambskin
I confess to having felt a prejudice against sleeping in a bag, more especially a sheepskin bag, which would probably have a muttony odor; but it was pronounced to be the warmest and least cumbersome form of bedding we could have […]
[…] he took his sheepskin with a bow and a gesture that extinguished several of his companions;
Word Forms
- sheepskins
Synonyms for sheepskin
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When Should You Use Sheepskin?
Use sheepskin when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sheepskin?
Common synonyms include lambskin, fleece, parchment, diploma.
What is the opposite of sheepskin?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sheepskin in a sentence?
Near-synonym: lambskin
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