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goatskin

The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.

ˈɡoʊtˌskɪnCurrent39 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.

The Arabs came out of their goatskin tents, and surrounded the soldiers, asking many questions in the native tongue, for the soldiers were themselves natives.
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  • My house is part of a terrace in the middle of nowhere. Whenever I step outside I get a “Yoo-hoo!” Every Thursday evening somebody chimes a glass to signal Naked Time, where we all have a romp in the shared back garden while the elder beats a large, goatskin drum

    Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(Ireland, colloquial) A bodhran drum.

The Arabs came out of their goatskin tents, and surrounded the soldiers, asking many questions in the native tongue, for the soldiers were themselves natives.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

A liquid container (especially for holding wine or water) made from goat leather.

The Arabs came out of their goatskin tents, and surrounded the soldiers, asking many questions in the native tongue, for the soldiers were themselves natives.
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