Shammy (Noun)
Meaning
A soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist gently rubbed the shammy across the watercolour painting to blend the delicate colours.
- The restorer carefully applied a small amount of polish to the shammy before proceeding to buff the leather.
- To remove stubborn dirt from the suede shoes, she was instructed to use a soft brush and then a dampened shammy.
- He gently wrapped the shammy around his index finger to clean the intricate carvings on the old suede armchair.
- After cleaning the suede upholstery, the caretaker used a dry shammy to remove any excess moisture and prevent water spots.