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Noun
The thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal
“My skin was dry and sensitive, and I had to moisturize it more than anyone could ever imagine.”
Noun
The skin of a dead animal, typically used as material for clothing or other items
“He doffed his cap, made from the skin of a dead raccoon.”
Noun
The peel or outer layer of certain fruits, vegetables, or organic matter
“The fruit is eaten as a vegetable, the inner skin is ground into meal, and oil is extracted from the seeds.”
Noun
A thin layer of something
“To make matters worse, spinach was often on the menu and there was a skin on the milk they served for breakfast.”
Noun
The outermost layer of an object structure
“The skin of the flask is made of glass, which is a poor conductor.”
Noun
The quality, color, or appearance of one's skin or complexion
“He has green eyes with olive skin and ivory hair.”
Noun
A flexible sleeve worn for protection during coitus
Noun
Cells or material from which organic matter is made
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A percussion instrument's elastic membrane
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Thin paper used for rolling tobacco or herbs, also called skin or cigarette paper
Noun
A small, flat, and very thin piece separated from a whole
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A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
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A banknote
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A small water bottle, as used by soldiers or campers
Verb
To peel or remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
Skin the oranges with a knife, removing all of the fibrous material around the segments.”
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To scrape off the (natural) skin or outer covering of
Skin the potatoes by scrubbing with a soft brush or by rubbing with your thumb.”
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To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
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“That ain't money, mister. And if you're trying to skin me, you won't get very far.”
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To comprehensively defeat
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“His parents hail from Kilkenny and he has fond memories of games in Croke Park with his dad, watching the Cats skin their opponents.”
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To punish severely
“You'd better not go nowhere until you get your work done, you hear? If you do, I'm going to skin you!”
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To criticize or express strong disapproval of
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To apply a veneer or layer to
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To slice, bone or make into fillets
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To cause the downfall or ruin of
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To savagely injure, especially by clawing, tearing or scratching
Adjective
Related to, or dealing in, pornographic or indecent material
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Adjective
Without clothing or other covering
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