/ Dictionary / Index S sharkskin: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: shark•skin Pronunciation: (shärk'skin"), [key] — n. a smooth fabric of acetate or rayon with a dull or chalklike appearance, for apparel. a fine worsted fabric in twill weave, compact in texture and light to medium in weight, for suits. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: sharkskin (Thesaurus) shark repellent sharksucker Related Content Daily Word Quiz: topography Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language