Skin: meaning, definitions and examples

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skin

[ skɪn ]

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human body

The thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the human body.

Synonyms

dermis, epidermis, flesh

Examples of usage

The sunburn made her skin sensitive to touch.
His skin was smooth and unblemished.

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peel

To remove the skin from (a fruit or vegetable).

Synonyms

pare, peel, shuck

Examples of usage

She skinned the potatoes before boiling them.
He carefully skinned the apple with a knife.

Translations

Translations of the word "skin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pele

casca
couro

🇮🇳 त्वचा

🇩🇪 Haut

Fell
Schale

🇮🇩 kulit

🇺🇦 шкіра

🇵🇱 skóra

🇯🇵 肌(はだ)

🇫🇷 peau

🇪🇸 piel

🇹🇷 cilt

🇰🇷 피부

🇸🇦 جلد

🇨🇿 kůže

🇸🇰 koža

🇨🇳 皮肤 (pífū)

🇸🇮 koža

🇮🇸 húð

🇰🇿 тері

🇬🇪 კანი

🇦🇿 dəri

🇲🇽 piel

Word origin

The word 'skin' originated from the Old Norse word 'skinn', which meant 'animal hide'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the outer covering of humans as well. The concept of skin has been integral to human identity and protection throughout history, with various cultural and symbolic meanings attached to it.