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Chamois
UK
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
US
/ˈʃæm.wɑː/
Translation of "chamois" into Russian
Definitions
chamois
Noun
UK
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
US
/ˈʃæm.wɑː/
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.
chamois
Verb
UK
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
US
/ˈʃæm.wɑː/
To wipe, polish, or dry (a surface) with chamois leather.
He carefully chamoised the windshield to remove streaks.
chamois
Adjective
UK
/ˈʃæmwɑː/
US
/ˈʃæm.wɑː/
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.