Meaning & use
shammy
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a soft piece of leather or leather-like cloth used for cleaning or polishing, especially cars.
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He dried the car with a shammy to avoid leaving streaks.
Keep a shammy in the kitchen for wiping down countertops.
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An informal spelling and pronunciation of chamois; common in everyday speech, especially in the UK and Australia.
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