Skin

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1. Noun

The external membranous integument of an animal.

2. Noun

The hide of an animal, separated from the body, whether green, dry, or tanned; especially, that of a small animal, as a calf, sheep, or goat.

3. Noun

A vessel made of skin, used for holding liquids. See Bottle, 1.

4. Noun

The bark or husk of a plant or fruit; the exterior coat of fruits and plants.

5. Noun

That part of a sail, when furled, which remains on the outside and covers the whole.

6. Noun

The covering, as of planking or iron plates, outside the framing, forming the sides and bottom of a vessel; the shell; also, a lining inside the framing.

7. Verb

To strip off the skin or hide of; to flay; to peel; as, to skin an animal.

8. Verb

To cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover superficially.

9. Verb

To strip of money or property; to cheat.

10. Verb

To become covered with skin; as, a wound skins over.

11. Verb

To produce, in recitation, examination, etc., the work of another for one's own, or to use in such exercise cribs, memeoranda, etc., which are prohibited.

12. Noun

body covering of a living animal
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