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Definition of sharkskin

sharkskin

/ˈʃɑːrk.skɪn/
shark · skin
Plural:sharkskins
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sharkskin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A smooth, lustrous, and wrinkle-resistant woven fabric made of wool, silk, rayon, or synthetic fibers with a two-toned sheen, widely used for tailored business suits and coats.

Example

"The executive wore a classic gray sharkskin suit that caught the light subtly as he walked across the stage."

2

The tough, rough-textured skin of a shark, covered in microscopic tooth-like scales and traditionally used as an abrasive or tanned into durable leather.

Example

"Cabinetmakers once used dried sharkskin as a natural sandpaper to polish fine wooden furniture."

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• Nearby Words

sharjah
shark
sharklike
sharkskin
sharon
sharp
sharp-nosed pit viper

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sharkskin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sharkskin
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