Pigskin

usgb/ˈpɪɡskɪn/
noun

The skin of a pig, often used to make footballs or soccer balls.

He enjoyed playing football with a pigskin ball.
Visual representation of "pigskin" - The skin of a pig, often used to make footballs or soccer balls.

Often appears as...

  • throw the pigskin
  • kick the pigskin
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Sports Context

Used to refer to the ball in American football, not soccer.

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They played a game with the pigskin during halftime.
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Informal Usage

Casual expression, mainly used by sports fans or players.

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He can really throw the pigskin!
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American Football

Commonly associated with North American culture due to the sport's popularity there.

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Watching them toss the pigskin is a Thanksgiving tradition.
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