Cool MateMeaning of Chamois
A small, agile mountain goat with short horns, or a type of soft leather or cloth.
In simple words: A type of animal like a goat, or a soft cloth.
Chamois in a sentence
- I saw a chamois climbing the steep slopes of the mountain.
- The chamois was quick and agile, avoiding predators effortlessly.
- He cleaned the car with a soft chamois cloth to avoid scratches.
- A chamois makes an excellent choice for drying surfaces due to its absorbency.
How to use Chamois
Use 'chamois' when referring to the animal or the cloth for cleaning. It's not common in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'shammy' - remember, it's a soft cloth or a mountain goat.
Related words
Collocations with Chamois
- chamois leather
- chamois cloth
- wild chamois
Common mistakes with Chamois
- Mispronounce as 'chamoy'.
- Confused with 'shammy' - a different type of cloth.
- Using 'chamois' incorrectly to refer to any goat-like animal.
Chamois appears in
Chamois in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ظبي جبلي
نوع من الحيوانات يشبه الماعز، أو قماش ناعم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চামোস
এক ধরণের ছাগলের মতো প্রাণী, অথবা একটি নরম কাপড়।
- GermanDeutsch
Gämse
Eine Art Tier, das wie eine Ziege aussieht, oder ein weicher Stoff.
- SpanishEspañol
Gamuza
Un tipo de animal parecido a una cabra, o un paño suave.
- Persianفارسی
شاموآ
نوعی حیوان شبیه بز، یا پارچه نرم.
- FrenchFrançais
Chamois
Un type d'animal ressemblant à une chèvre, ou un tissu doux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चामोइस
बकरी जैसा एक जानवर, या एक मुलायम कपड़ा।
- ItalianItaliano
Camoscio
Un tipo di animale simile a una capra, o un panno morbido.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Camurça
Um tipo de animal parecido com uma cabra, ou um pano macio.
- RussianРусский
Серна
Вид животного, похожего на козу, или мягкая ткань.
- Urduاردو
شاموا
بکری جیسی ایک قسم کا جانور، یا ایک نرم کپڑا۔
- Chinese中文
羚羊,麂皮
一种像山羊的动物，或者一种软软的布。
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Frequently asked questions about Chamois
What does Chamois mean?
A type of animal like a goat, or a soft cloth.
What is the definition of Chamois?
A small, agile mountain goat with short horns, or a type of soft leather or cloth.
How do you use Chamois in a sentence?
I saw a chamois climbing the steep slopes of the mountain.
Can you give another example of Chamois?
The chamois was quick and agile, avoiding predators effortlessly.
What are synonyms for Chamois?
Common alternatives include goat, shammy, leather.
What words go with Chamois?
It commonly pairs with chamois leather, chamois cloth, wild chamois.
What are common mistakes when using Chamois?
Mispronounce as 'chamoy'. Confused with 'shammy' - a different type of cloth. Using 'chamois' incorrectly to refer to any goat-like animal.
How do you pronounce Chamois?
US: //ˈʃæm.wɑː//, UK: //ˈʃæm.wɑː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Chamois?
Use 'chamois' when referring to the animal or the cloth for cleaning. It's not common in everyday conversation.