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pigskin

[pig-skin] / ˈpɪgˌskɪn /


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Instead, his toe slammed hard into the ground directly behind the pigskin, leaving holder Jamie Gillan to scramble with the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Yes, that QB had three standout receivers in Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan and Ja’Lynn Polk, but the man spinning the pigskin was what sold out stadiums.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

He stood, flipped the pigskin to a referee and grabbed the right side of his midsection.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

While my favorite cousins Vic and Plas and our best friend Art ruled neighborhood pigskin games and Madden, my noodle arm and butterfingers read books and articles about the sport’s past.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2023

I turned quickly and almost stumbled over two tremendous pigskin suitcases, strapped in black leather, just inside the doorway.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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