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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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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word skin as a noun, verb, and adjective. Find synonyms, examples, phrases, etymology, and related articles for skin.

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. www.britannica.com › science › human-skinHuman skin | Definition, Layers, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Learn about the structure and function of human skin, the largest organ of the body that covers and protects it. Find out how skin varies in different areas, ages, and responds to environmental stimuli.

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

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   Oct 4, 2019 · Skin is the soft outer tissue that covers vertebrates and performs many functions, such as protection, temperature regulation, and sensation. Learn about the structure of human skin, the different types of skin, and the functions of skin in animals.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning of skin as a noun and a verb, with different senses and contexts. Find out how to use skin in idioms, collocations and expressions, and see examples from various sources.