Meaning & use
water skin
A container made from the treated hide of an animal, traditionally used to carry and store water.
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Travelers crossing the desert each carried a full water skin slung over one shoulder.
The nomads refilled their water skins at the oasis before continuing the journey.
A note on using this word
Water skin is a traditional item associated with desert or nomadic travel, historically made from goat or sheep hide sealed to prevent leaking.
Words with a similar meaning
waterskincanteen
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