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Meaning of chamois

Wordnet

chamois (n)

a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin

hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with backward-hooked tips

Webster

chamois (n.)

A small species of antelope (Rupicapra tragus), living on the loftiest mountain ridges of Europe, as the Alps, Pyrenees, etc. It possesses remarkable agility, and is a favorite object of chase.

A soft leather made from the skin of the chamois, or from sheepskin, etc.; -- called also chamois leather, and chammy or shammy leather. See Shammy.

chamois Sentence Examples

  1. The mountaineer used a chamois cloth to wipe the frost from his goggles.
  2. She kept a chamois in her hiking pack to dry off after crossing streams.
  3. The car enthusiast used a chamois to polish his vehicle to a brilliant shine.
  4. The dancer wore chamois shoes to ensure smooth movements across the floor.
  5. The cyclist wiped down his bike with a chamois to remove dirt and grime after a muddy ride.
  6. The skier used a chamois to wipe excess moisture from his skis before hitting the slopes.
  7. The window cleaner relied on a chamois to leave streak-free glass on high-rise buildings.
  8. The photographer used a chamois to clean the lenses of his camera for crystal-clear shots.
  9. The chef used a chamois to pat dry the washed vegetables before chopping them for the salad.
  10. The detailer used a chamois to gently buff the wax on the antique car, preserving its luster.

FAQs About the word chamois

a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin, hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with back

sheepskin, beaver, chinchilla,mink, otter, sheep, sable, ermine, muskrat, seal

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The mountaineer used a chamois cloth to wipe the frost from his goggles.

She kept a chamois in her hiking pack to dry off after crossing streams.

The car enthusiast used a chamois to polish his vehicle to a brilliant shine.

The dancer wore chamois shoes to ensure smooth movements across the floor.