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skin

verbgeneral useuncommon/iʃfuˈlaɾ/es·fo·lar

Definition

1

To remove the skin or outer layer of something, especially through abrasion or injury.

Usage examples

“The fall on the rough pavement skinned his arm.”
“The industrial process skins the wood to prepare the material.”

Common combinations

skin an animalskin one's kneeskin a tree