waterskin


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wa·ter·skin

(wô′tər-skĭn′, wŏt′ər-)
n.
A bag made from goat skin or the bladder of a cow or sheep, used for storing and dispensing water.
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Noun 1. waterskin - a container of skin for holding water
skin - a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal
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