What does deerskin mean?

Definitions for deerskin
ˈdɪərˌskɪndeer·skin

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. deerskinnoun

    leather from the hide of a deer

Wiktionary

  1. deerskinnoun

    Leather made from deer hide.

    The moccasin maker had a pile of deer-skin on the table, waiting to be cut out.

  2. deerskinnoun

    The hide, whether tanned or not, of one deer.

    The hunter exchanged twenty deerskins for a bottle of whiskey at the trading post.

  3. deerskinnoun

    An article of clothing manufactured from deerskin. Often constructed in the plural.

    The trapper wore deerskins because they were softer than cow leather garments and rustled less than canvas.

  4. deerskinadjective

    Made from deer leather or hide.

    Nichole wore a pair of deerskin gloves because she said she could feel more through them.

Wikipedia

  1. deerskin

    Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, and aquatic animals such as seals and alligators.Leather can be used to make a variety of items, including clothing, footwear, handbags, furniture, tools and sports equipment, and lasts for decades. Leather making has been practiced for more than 7,000 years and the leading producers of leather today are China and India.Critics of tanneries claim that they engage in unsustainable practices that pose health hazards to the people and the environment near them.

ChatGPT

  1. deerskin

    Deerskin is a type of leather obtained from the hide of a deer. It is typically soft, durable, and high-quality, often used in the manufacture of clothing like jackets, gloves, and moccasins, or other items like bags, belts or upholstery. It's also known for its flexibility and natural heat preservation properties.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Deerskinnoun

    the skin of a deer, or the leather which is made from it

Wikidata

  1. Deerskin

    Deerskin is a dark fantasy novel by Robin McKinley, first published in 1993. It is based on an old French fairy tale by Charles Perrault called Peau d'âne. It was nominated for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature. The book contains numerous adult themes including incest, rape, and miscarriage. It features McKinley's typical protagonist, the resourceful heroine overcoming psychological trauma, and her favored motif of the animal helper.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of deerskin in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of deerskin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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