Definition of "sharkskin" []

• The skin of a shark. (noun)
• Leather made from the skin of a shark. (noun)
• A rayon and acetate fabric having a smooth, somewhat shiny surface. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "Those handsome lads in sharkskin were my introduction to poetry."
• "When searching for a way to keep barnacles from sticking to ship hulls, Tony Brennan, co-founder of Sharklet Technologies, looked to sharkskin, which is known for its ability to resist microbes."
• "To prepare Wasabi, you must cut the scales and knobs off the root, then grate the root in a circular motion with a lemon zester or preferably a sharkskin grater."