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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