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sharkskin

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʃɑːkˌskɪn/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(shärk′skin′)

shark•skin /ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]

Textilesa smooth fabric of rayon with a dull or chalklike appearance, used for clothing.
Textilesa fine woven fabric used for suits.

shark•skin (shärk′skin′),USA pronunciation n.

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

shark¹ + skin 1850–55

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sharkskin /ˈʃɑːkˌskɪn/ n

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

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