skins

Example Sentences

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The skins contain natural oils, and garments not kept in a temperature-controlled environment -- ideally off-season in cold vaults -- can dry out and disintegrate.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

To be taken seriously, a birdman needed a large collection of taxidermied birds, skins and eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The sprint events consist of both an ascent and descent, with athletes sprinting uphill with skins on their skis to provide traction.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The skins feature synthetic fibers that allow for smooth sliding in the forward direction, but provide grip so the skis don’t slide backward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

She wore a girdle of smelly rabbit skins.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer