Unskinned: meaning, definitions and examples

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unskinned

 

[ ʌnˈskɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal hide

Unskinned refers to an animal that has not had its skin removed. This term is often used in contexts related to hunting, taxidermy, or butchery, where the skinning process is a significant step in preparing an animal for consumption or display.

Synonyms

intact, unpeeled, unsheathed

Examples of usage

  • The unskinned deer was hanging from the tree.
  • They preferred to buy unskinned rabbits for their stew.
  • He found an unskinned animal in the woods.
  • Unskinned specimens are often used in biological studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "unskinned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não descascado

🇮🇳 असंपादित

🇩🇪 unbeschält

🇮🇩 tidak dikupas

🇺🇦 не очищений

🇵🇱 nieobrany

🇯🇵 皮を剥かれていない

🇫🇷 non épluché

🇪🇸 no pelado

🇹🇷 soyulmamış

🇰🇷 껍질이 벗겨지지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مقشر

🇨🇿 neoloupaný

🇸🇰 neolúpaný

🇨🇳 未去皮的

🇸🇮 neolupljen

🇮🇸 óhreinsaður

🇰🇿 қабығы алынбаған

🇬🇪 არაცხოველი

🇦🇿 soyulmamış

🇲🇽 no pelado

Etymology

The term 'unskinned' is derived from the verb 'skin', meaning to remove the skin from an animal or object. The prefix 'un-' implies the negation of the action, indicating that the skin remains intact. The usage of 'unskinned' can be traced back to discussions regarding hunting and animal processing, particularly in the contexts of culinary practices, trade in hides, and natural history. Over time, it has been adopted in various fields such as biology and taxidermy, where preserving the entirety of an animal is often crucial for study or display. The evolution of language also reflects changes in societal attitudes towards animals and the processes involved in their use.