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Thin strips that have been pared off from something
The official currency, in the form of banknotes or coins, issued by a government
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for the outermost layer of an object structure
“The skin of the flask is made of glass, which is a poor conductor.”
Plural for the quality, color, or appearance of one's skin or complexion
“He has green eyes with olive skin and ivory hair.”
Plural for a flexible sleeve worn for protection during coitus
Plural for cells or material from which organic matter is made
Plural for a percussion instrument's elastic membrane
Plural for thin paper used for rolling tobacco or herbs, also called skin or cigarette paper
Plural for a small, flat, and very thin piece separated from a whole
Plural for a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
Plural for a small water bottle, as used by soldiers or campers
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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!”
To cut or trim off, especially the outer covering or skin of something
To criticize or express strong disapproval of
To apply a veneer or layer to
To slice, bone or make into fillets
To cause the downfall or ruin of
To savagely injure, especially by clawing, tearing or scratching
To shred (usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater
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