skin

/skˈɪn/

/ˈskɪn/

[noun] [verb]

Skin

[NOUN]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

synonyms : cutis

tegument

1.1

the outer layer that covers a fruit, seed or vegetable

synonyms : peel

1.2

an outer surface (usually thin)

body covering of a living animal

synonyms : hide

pelt

a person's skin regarded as their life

a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal

a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent

synonyms : skinhead

a person whose head is bald or shaved

synonyms : baldhead

baldpate

baldy

skinhead

a visual design or appearance that can be applied to a character, weapon, or other in-game object to change its look without affecting its performance or gameplay mechanics

to skin

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to remove the skin or outer layer from something

synonyms : pare

peel

remove the bark of a tree

synonyms : bark

bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

synonyms : scrape

climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

synonyms : clamber