B2 adjective Neutral

buckskin

/ˈbʌk.skɪn/

Describes items made from the soft, yellowish-tan leather of a male deer or sheep, or refers to the specific pale yellowish-brown color of this leather. It is frequently used in the context of historical clothing, outdoor gear, and horse coat colors.

Beispiele

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1

He bought a soft buckskin jacket that felt like a second skin.

He bought a soft buckskin jacket that felt like a second skin.

2

The historical archive contains several well-preserved buckskin garments from the 18th century.

The historical archive contains several well-preserved buckskin garments from the 18th century.

3

That buckskin hat really suits your rugged look.

That buckskin hat really suits your rugged look.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
buckskin
Adjektiv
buckskin
Verwandt
buck
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'buck' (a male deer) and its 'skin' being used to make a soft, tan-colored jacket.

Schnelles Quiz

The cowboy wore a ________ vest that was both durable and soft to the touch.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: buckskin

Beispiele

1

He bought a soft buckskin jacket that felt like a second skin.

everyday

He bought a soft buckskin jacket that felt like a second skin.

2

The historical archive contains several well-preserved buckskin garments from the 18th century.

formal

The historical archive contains several well-preserved buckskin garments from the 18th century.

3

That buckskin hat really suits your rugged look.

informal

That buckskin hat really suits your rugged look.

4

The buckskin trade played a significant role in the economic interactions between indigenous tribes and European settlers.

academic

The buckskin trade played a significant role in the economic interactions between indigenous tribes and European settlers.

5

Our autumn collection features several buckskin accessories designed for durability and style.

business

Our autumn collection features several buckskin accessories designed for durability and style.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
buckskin
Adjektiv
buckskin
Verwandt
buck

Häufige Kollokationen

buckskin jacket buckskin jacket
buckskin gloves buckskin gloves
buckskin color buckskin color
buckskin horse buckskin horse
buckskin breeches buckskin breeches

Häufige Phrasen

clad in buckskin

dressed in buckskin

buckskin stallion

a male horse with a tan coat and black points

buckskin leather

leather made from deer skin

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buckskin vs suede

Suede refers to the finish of the leather (napped), while buckskin refers specifically to the source material (deer/sheep) or a specific color.

buckskin vs rawhide

Rawhide is untanned cattle skin that is stiff, whereas buckskin is tanned and very soft.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used as an adjective, 'buckskin' usually precedes a noun to describe its material or color. In equestrian contexts, it refers specifically to a horse with a tan body and black mane and tail.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'buckskin' to refer to any brown leather, but it specifically implies the soft, pliable texture of deer skin or a very specific tan-yellow hue.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'buck' (a male deer) and its 'skin' being used to make a soft, tan-colored jacket.

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Wortherkunft

From the English words 'buck' (male deer) and 'skin', dating back to the 15th century.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns Non-gradable when referring to the material No plural form when used as an adjective
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Kultureller Kontext

Buckskin is historically significant in North America, as it was the primary material for clothing used by Native Americans and early frontiersmen.

Schnelles Quiz

The cowboy wore a ________ vest that was both durable and soft to the touch.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: buckskin

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