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shark·skin

 (shärk′skĭn′)
n.
1. The skin of a shark.
2. Leather made from the skin of a shark.
3. A synthetic fabric having a smooth, somewhat shiny surface.
4. A worsted fabric of a twill weave, having a slightly shiny appearance and used especially for suits.

sharkskin

(ˈʃɑːkˌskɪn)
n
(Textiles) a smooth glossy fabric of acetate rayon, used for sportswear, etc

shark•skin

(ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn)

n.
1. a smooth fabric of acetate or rayon with a dull or chalklike appearance, for apparel.
2. a fine worsted fabric in twill weave, compact in texture and light to medium in weight.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sharkskin - a smooth crisp fabric
cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
Translations

sharkskin

[ˈʃɑːkskɪn] N → zapa f
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