Sealskin Tent (Noun)
Meaning
Tent that is an Eskimo summer dwelling.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Inuit built a sealskin tent to protect themselves from the harsh Arctic wind during the summer months.
- In the 19th century, the traditional Eskimo building method used to construct a sealskin tent was passed down from generation to generation.
- The family gathered around the sealskin tent, eager to move in after their long journey from the winter igloo.
- As the summer solstice approached, the tribe worked together to erect the sealskin tent, their home for the next few months.
- After a successful whale hunt, the Eskimo tribe celebrated by dancing around the sealskin tent, its waterproof layers gleaming in the sunlight.