pigskin

/ˈpɪɡˌskɪn/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. An informal term for a football (American football), originally made from pigskin leather.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.
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