pigskin
noun
pig·skin
ˈpig-ˌskin 
1
: the skin of a swine or leather made of it
2
a
: a jockey's saddle
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The collar is made of pigskin.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But this year, the roundball — not the pigskin — reigns supreme.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Young picked up the loose pigskin and scored what was eventually the game-winning touchdown.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
What transpires during these tentpole events will spark much discussion and prompt bold preseason predictions from pigskin prognosticators.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Pigskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pigskin. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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pigskin
noun
pig·skin
-ˌskin
1
: the skin of a swine or leather made of it
2
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