sharkskin

[ shahrk-skin ]
/ ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn /

noun

a smooth fabric of acetate or rayon with a dull or chalklike appearance, for apparel.
a fine worsted fabric in twill weave, compact in texture and light to medium in weight, for suits.

Origin of sharkskin

First recorded in 1850–55; shark1 + skin

Words nearby sharkskin

shark patrol, shark repellent, shark repellents, shark siren, shark watcher, sharkskin, sharksucker, sharleen, sharm al-sheikh, sharon, sharon fruit

Example sentences from the Web for sharkskin

  • He opened the sharkskin cover and flipped a few pages into the text.

    Captives of the Flame |Samuel R. Delany

British Dictionary definitions for sharkskin

sharkskin
/ (ˈʃɑːkˌskɪn) /

noun

a smooth glossy fabric of acetate rayon, used for sportswear, etc