Shammy: meaning, definitions and examples
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shammy
[ หสรฆmi ]
fabric cleaning
A shammy is a piece of soft, absorbent leather, typically made from deer or sheepskin, used for drying or polishing surfaces, particularly in the automotive or glass cleaning industries. It is known for its ability to absorb moisture efficiently.
Synonyms
chamois, drying cloth, leather cloth
Examples of usage
- I used a shammy to dry my car after washing it.
- The window cleaner prefers using a shammy for a streak-free finish.
- After swimming, I grabbed a shammy to dry off quickly.
- For best results, use a shammy to polish your glasses.
cleaning technique
To shammy means to clean or dry something using a shammy cloth. This method is often employed for delicate surfaces to avoid scratches while ensuring thorough drying.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Make sure to shammy the car after washing for a perfect shine.
- He carefully shammyed the glasses to avoid any damage.
- You should shammy the table after itโs washed to retain its luster.
Translations
Translations of the word "shammy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chamois
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ziegenleder
๐ฎ๐ฉ chamois
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะผัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ szamoj
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใฃใขใค
๐ซ๐ท chamois
๐ช๐ธ chamois
๐น๐ท ลamois
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ฌด์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุงู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกamoj
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกamoj
๐จ๐ณ ็พ็พ็ฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกamois
๐ฎ๐ธ kambur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะพะน
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลamois
๐ฒ๐ฝ chamois
Etymology
The term 'shammy' originates from the word 'chamois', which refers to a type of animal often used to produce this soft leather. The word 'chamois' itself comes from the French 'chamois', which means a type of goat-like animal found in the mountains of Europe. The use of chamois leather for cleaning has been popular since at least the 17th century, particularly for its absorbent qualities and softness, making it ideal for various applicationsโfrom drying cars to polishing fine furniture. Over time, the spelling evolved into 'shammy' as it became integrated into English usage. Nowadays, shammy cloths are widely manufactured and sold in various forms, including synthetic alternatives that mimic the traditional properties of chamois leather.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,693, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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