skin

US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
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the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

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She has very sensitive skin.
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The snake sheds its skin.
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epidermisdermisintegument
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the outer layer or covering of a fruit or vegetable

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Peel the skin off the apple before eating.
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Orange skin can be used to make zest.
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peelrindhusk
1.

to remove the skin from an animal or fruit

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He carefully skinned the rabbit.
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You need to skin the tomatoes before making the sauce.
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peelflaystrip
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