goatskin /ˈɡoʊtˌskɪn/ noun3 •The skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.The Arabs came out of their goatskin tents, and surrounded the soldiers, asking many questions in the native tongue, for the soldiers were themselves natives. — 1913 •A liquid container (especially for holding wine or water) made from goat leather. •(Ireland, informal) A bodhran drum. formsgoatskins