goatskin
Example Sentences
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Every gardener needs gloves, and some of my favorites are made from goatskin, a soft and flexible leather that continues to be malleable even after getting wet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2022
“But at the end of the day, there’s going to be a shortage,” he said, noting that the $185 “personal size” edition of the English Standard Version in blue goatskin already has sold out.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Drummers beat the goatskin covers of rum barrels while a singer led a chorus in call and response.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2018
From out of the velvet pouch came the vellum crafted from goatskin, its ink three days a-drying on the 20 bills.
From The Guardian ● May 8, 2013
He hung a sharp sword from his shoulder, gathered a great cloak round him, close, to break the wind, and pulled a shaggy goatskin on his head.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
