chamois

UK
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
US
/ˈʃæm.wɑː/

Traducciones

chamoisnoun
chamois
pl
UK
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
US
/ˈʃæm.wɑː/
He used a chamois to polish the car.
Он использовал замшу, чтобы отполировать машину.
Traducciones adicionales
Sinónimos
chamoisverb
chamoised
Past Simple
chamoised
Past Participle
chamoising
Gerund
Transitive verb meaning 'to wipe/polish with chamois leather'.
Sinónimos
wipe off
rub down
wipe down
wipe dry
chamoisadjective
more chamois
Comp.
most chamois
Super.
UK
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
US
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
Attributive use (e.g., "chamois gloves") and colour adjective.

Definiciones

chamoisnoun
A type of soft, pliable leather made from the skin of the chamois animal or from sheepskin, used for cleaning and polishing.
He used a chamois to polish the car until it gleamed.
A small, agile, goat-antelope native to the mountains of Europe, known for its ability to climb steep, rocky terrain.
The chamois is often seen leaping gracefully across the rocky slopes of the Alps.
A soft pale yellowish-brown colour resembling that of chamois leather.
They painted the hallway a warm chamois to create a cosy atmosphere.
chamoisverb
To wipe, polish, or dry (a surface) with chamois leather.
He carefully chamoised the windshield to remove streaks.
chamoisadjective
Made of or relating to chamois leather.
He slipped on his chamois gloves before driving.
Having a pale yellowish-brown colour like chamois leather.
She wore a chamois jacket that matched her boots.