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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. 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.

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

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   Oct 17, 2024 · Human skin, in human anatomy, the covering, or integument, of the body’s surface that both provides protection and receives sensory stimuli from the external environment. The skin consists of three layers of tissue: the epidermis, an outermost layer that contains the primary protective structure,

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

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   The outer covering of a vertebrate animal, consisting of two layers of cells, a thick inner layer (the dermis) and a thin outer layer (the epidermis). Structures such as hair, scales, or feathers are contained in the skin, as are fat cells, sweat glands, and sensory receptors.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Human_skinHuman skin - Wikipedia

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   The human skin is the outer covering of the body and is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue guarding muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals' skin, and it is very similar to pig skin.

6. 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.

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. 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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSKIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   skin is the general word: an abrasion of the skin; the skin of a muskrat. hide applies to the skin of large animals, as cattle, horses, or elephants: a buffalo hide. pelt applies to the untanned skin of smaller animals: a mink pelt.

10. 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.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › skinSkin - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of skin. noun. a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch. “your skin is the largest organ of your body” synonyms: cutis, tegument. see more. noun. body covering of a living animal. synonyms: hide, pelt. see more. noun. a person's skin regarded as their life. “he tried to save his skin ” see more. noun.