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   skin

   /skɪn/

   noun

   • 1. the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal: "I use body lotion to keep my skin supple" Similar epidermisdermistechnical:cuticlecutiscoriumdermadermintegumenttegumentcomplexioncolouringskin colourskin tonepigmentation
   • ▪ the skin of a dead animal with or without the fur, used as material for clothing or other items: "is this real crocodile skin?" Similar hidepeltfleecegreenhidetechnical:cropkiparchaic:fell
   • ▪ a container made from the skin of an animal such as a goat, used for holding liquids: "a skin filled with water"
   • 2. the peel or outer layer of certain fruits or vegetables: "potatoes roasted in their skins" Similar peelrindoutsidetechnical:integument
   • ▪ the thin outer covering of a sausage: "if you are using link-sausages, prick the skins well with a fork"
   • ▪ a thin layer forming on the surface of certain hot liquids, such as milk, as they cool: "Victoria was skimming the skin off the saucepan of milk" Similar filmcoatingcoatlayeroverlaysheetmembranetechnical:pellicle
   • ▪ a cigarette paper: informal "I passed her a plastic bag with skins and hash inside"
   • ▪ the outermost layer of a structure such as a building or aircraft. Similar casingcovercoveringexteriorpod
   • ▪ a strip of sealskin or other material attached to the underside of a ski to prevent a skier slipping backwards during climbing.
   • 3. a customized graphic user interface for an application or operating system.
   • 4. a skinhead: informal British "we were surrounded by skins with tattoos and braces"
   • 5. (especially in jazz) a drum or drum head. informal
   • 6. relating to or denoting pornographic literature or films: informal "the skin trade"
   • 7. a card game in which each player has one card which they bet will not be the first to be matched by a card dealt from the pack. US
   • 8. a unit into which an Aboriginal people is divided, typically on the basis of descent, each skin being associated with a totemic bird, animal, or insect. Australian

   verb

   • 1. remove the skin from (an animal or a fruit or vegetable): "scald and skin the tomatoes" Similar peelparehulltechnical:decorticate
   • ▪ graze (a part of one's body): "he scrambled down from the tree with such haste that he skinned his knees" Similar grazescrapeabradebarkcutrub something rawchafetechnical:excoriate
   • 2. take money from or swindle (someone): informal "I ain't no dummy, and I know when I'm being skinned"
   • 3. (of a wound) form new skin: "the hole in his skull skinned over"
   • ▪ cover with skin: archaic "the wound was skinned, but the strength of his thigh was not restored"
   • 4. (of a player) take the ball past (a defender) with ease: informal "Kanchelskis would have skinned him"
   • 5. make a cannabis cigarette: informal British "we had a few beers and then we skinned up"

   Word Origin late Old Englishscinn, from Old Norse skinn; related to Dutch schinden ‘flay, peel’ and German schinden.

   Derivatives

   • 1. skinless adjective
   • 2. skinlike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › skinSkin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SKIN is the integument of an animal (such as a fur-bearing mammal or a bird) separated from the body usually with its hair or feathers. How to use skin in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSKIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SKIN definition: 1. the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, fruit, etc.: 2. the skin of an animal…. Learn more.

4. biologydictionary.net › skinSkin (Anatomy): Function, Types and Structure - Biology...

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   Oct 4, 2019 · Skin is the soft outer tissue which covers vertebrates. In humans, it is the body’s largest organ, covering a total area of about 20 square feet. It protects our internal organs from the environment using a multi-layered system of cushioning, a cellular barrier, and protective oils.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › skinSKIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Skin provides a protective barrier against disease-causing microorganisms and against the sun's ultraviolet rays. In warm-blooded animals, it aids in temperature regulation, as by insulating against the cold.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SkinSkin - Wikipedia

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   Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue covering the body of a vertebrate animal, with three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation. Other animal coverings, such as the arthropod exoskeleton, have different developmental origin, structure and chemical composition.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySKIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SKIN meaning: 1. the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, fruit, etc.: 2. the skin of an animal…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishskin noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of skin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.