ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Yakskin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Yakskin is a noun meaning The pelt or hide of a yak; leather made from yak hides.

Meaning

The pelt or hide of a yak; leather made from yak hides.

Example Sentences

Down on the banks men were offering ferry rides to the far side in coracles made of yakskin.
We accepted the invitation to stay at the home of the shaman’s parents, sleeping under yak skins on the second floor with the rest of the family […]
[…] there was greater ease in avoiding a scene since wine and fruit were now on offer, having been unpacked by the marching party, stocky Tibetans in sheepskins, fur hats, and yakskin boots.

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