Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“That ain't money, mister. And if you're trying to skin me, you won't get very far.”
Past tense for to comprehensively defeat
“His parents hail from Kilkenny and he has fond memories of games in Croke Park with his dad, watching the Cats skin their opponents.”
Past tense for 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!”
Past tense for to cut or trim off, especially the outer covering or skin of something
Past tense for to criticize or express strong disapproval of
Past tense for to apply a veneer or layer to
Deskinned or peeled
Past tense for to strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.
Past tense for to slice, bone or make into fillets
Past tense for to cause the downfall or ruin of
Past tense for to savagely injure, especially by clawing, tearing or scratching
Past tense for to beat or physically assault someone as punishment
Having a rind (hard, tough outer layer)
Chafed or bruised, especially of skin
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