Flaying: meaning, definitions and examples
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flaying
[ หfleษชษชล ]
animal preparation
Flaying refers to the process of removing the skin from an animal, typically after it has been killed for its meat. This practice is an important step in the preparation of certain types of meat and hides and has been used by various cultures throughout history. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe intense criticism or a scathing review. Flaying requires skill as it involves careful incisions to avoid damaging the flesh beneath. In some contexts, it is associated with traditional methods of hunting and animal husbandry.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The butcher was flaying the sheep for the market.
- In ancient times, warriors often flayed their enemies as a display of power.
- She learned the technique of flaying fish for her culinary course.
Translations
Translations of the word "flaying" in other languages:
๐ต๐น descascar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schรคlen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengupas
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝัะผะฐะฝะฝั ัะบััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ obieranie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎใๅฅใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉcorcher
๐ช๐ธ desollar
๐น๐ท soymak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ป์ง์ ๋ฒ๊ธฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุดูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ oloupรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ olรบpanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅ็ฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ olupljenje
๐ฎ๐ธ hรบfa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััะฟ ะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แแแฎแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ soymak
๐ฒ๐ฝ pelar
Etymology
The term 'flaying' originates from the Old English word 'flฤgan,' which means to strip off the skin. This word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *flahan, which also means to skin or peel. Historically, flaying has been a crucial skill for survival, especially in ancient cultures where hunting was a primary means of obtaining food. The practice of flaying dates back thousands of years, as evidenced by archaeological findings in different parts of the world, including prehistoric sites where animal bones show signs of skin removal. Over time, as societies evolved, the term began to be used metaphorically to describe harsh criticism or rebuke, highlighting the brutality of the act. Today, while the literal sense of the word is still used in contexts involving animal processing, the metaphorical usage has gained popularity in literary and colloquial expressions.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,756 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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