How to Use goatskin in a Sentence

goatskin

noun
  • The binding was red and made of highly polished goatskin, with a large grain.
    Longreads, 12 Oct. 2017
  • One of the men is warming the skin of his drum over an open fire; the goatskin can get tight in the cold, and the sound resonates better with a little heat.
    National Geographic, 23 July 2019
  • The man under all that goatskin is called Mohamed El Hatmi.
    National Geographic, 23 July 2019
  • The Black Diamond Kingpin ($90) are all-leather goatskin gloves with a toasty fleece lining.
    Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2022
  • For the collector who needs to know what type of leather, the clutch is made from Mysore goatskin while the larger options are Novillo bullcalf.
    Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 5 Sep. 2017
  • The hands, which are custom cut for women, are made from supple yet durable pigskin leather, while the arms are made from super tough goatskin to protect you from twigs.
    Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2017
  • In the courtyard, the love seat is from a flea market, the burlap sofas are custom, the throws on the sofas are goatskin, and the pillows are made from a Malinese fabric.
    Gisela Williams, ELLE Decor, 28 Dec. 2018
  • Over the bridge, the old city’s bazaar — lined with shops selling souvenirs, trinkets, kebabs and goatskin and kilim rugs — is deserted.
    Kim Willsher, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2019
  • The ban excludes used fur, fur used for religious or tribal purposes, as well as leather, dog and cat fur, cowhides, deer, sheep and goatskin and taxidermy.
    Fox News, 13 Oct. 2019
  • Leather products, deerskin, sheepskin and goatskin also are exempt, along with the work of taxidermists.
    Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2019
  • As a young man, Ya’akov deceived his elderly father into blessing him while wearing the goatskin of his brother Esav.
    Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Nov. 2019
  • The fingertips are made from highly sensitive touchscreen goatskin to make using your phone with them on easier.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 15 June 2021
  • Available in three different color schemes, the chic over-ear headphones are lined with goatskin and lambskin and feature matte black metal detailing.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Nov. 2014
  • Then in walked Dimitar, a local musician and friend of Bachvarov, resplendent in his traditional clothes and blowing into his gaida, a Balkan bagpipe made of a goatskin.
    Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2022
  • Where some privacy covers are rendered useless by bending or curling with frequent travels, this tag’s sturdy goatskin leather and buckle strap promise the flap stays firmly attached over your name card.
    Irene Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The Queen's Speech, which outlines legislative priorities for the British government in the coming year, has reportedly been delayed in part by the arcane tradition of writing it on thick goatskin parchment.
    Tara John, Time, 12 June 2017
  • Instead, the leather goatskin outer is fused with the waterproof membrane and the Merino wool liner, transforming three layers into one dexterity-improving workhorse that’s fit for splitting wood in the backyard or schussing down slopes.
    Louis Mazzante, Popular Mechanics, 31 Jan. 2020
  • The unexpected pairing of green cobra, white python and citrine goatskin with both top handles and a shoulder strap reflect Medine's unique ability to layer pieces effortlessly and Peter Copping's modern feminine approach to design.
    Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 May 2014

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