pigskin
/ˈpɪɡˌskɪn/
noun
- Leather made from the skin of a pig, used for making items such as gloves, belts, and saddles.
- Pigskin is often used for footballs because it is tough and grips well.
- The cowboy's saddle was crafted from high-quality pigskin.
- These gloves are made of durable pigskin leather.
- An informal term for a football (American football), originally made from pigskin leather.
- The quarterback fumbled the pigskin on the 10-yard line.
- Fans love to watch the pigskin fly on game day.
- He threw the pigskin across the field to his teammate.