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Definition of skinned - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
foodhaving skin removed
- The skinned knee was painful.
2.
financestripped of money or property
- He was skinned after the poker game.
3.
biologycovered with a skin-like membrane
- The skinned pudding had a smooth top.
Expressions with skinned
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having a thick or hard outer layer
The tough-skinned rhinoceros is well adapted to its environment..
having light or pale skin color
She is fair-skinned and burns easily in the sun.
having skin that feels smooth and soft
The peach is velvety-skinned and ripe.
having a relatively dark skin color
She is dark-skinned and has beautiful features.
having a light complexion
She is light-skinned with freckles.
easily upset or offended by criticism
He's too thin-skinned to handle any constructive feedback..
having skin that is lighter than usual
She is pale-skinned compared to her friends.
having skin that feels uneven or coarse to touch
The rough-skinned toad hides under the leaves.
having a skin surface that is even and not rough
She admired the smooth-skinned peaches at the market..
not easily upset by criticism
She remained thick-skinned despite the harsh feedback..
having skin that is yellowish in color
The yellow-skinned fruit looked ripe and delicious.
stay alert and watch for anything unusual or important
Keep your eyes skinned for any suspicious behavior near the ATMs tonight.
Origin of skinned
English, skin (outer layer) + -ed (having)
Terms with skinned included in their meaning
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plant
tree cultivated for its smooth-skinned fruit
thin-skinned
easily offended or touchy
activism
movement advocating for rights of brown-skinned people
identity
influence or strength of brown-skinned people
appearance
dark-skinned or black in appearance
culture
brown-skinned person in Jamaican context
fruit
red-skinned variety of eating apple
apple
red-skinned variety of apple
plant
tropical tree with edible purple-skinned fruit
racial classification
related to a historical racial classification of lighter-skinned people
plant
tropical yam with yellow-skinned tubers
ethnicity
dark-skinned person of African descent
fungi
fungus with hard-skinned fruiting bodies
fungi
Scleroderma fungi with hard-skinned truffle-like bodies
insect
tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies
botany
tree that produces dark-skinned sour cherries
fruits
thick-skinned musk-scented grape from this plant
smooth-skinned
lacking hair or fur on the surface
common salsify
plant cultivated for light-skinned edible root
black salsify
plant cultivated for dark-skinned edible root
thick-skinned animal
any thick-skinned mammal such as elephants or rhinos
insensitivity
thick-skinned and insensitive
drink
red wine made from the namesake black-skinned grape variety
beverages
popular white wine made from a green-skinned grape
Examples of skinned in a sentence
The chef bought skinned almonds for the cake. After the scam, he was completely skinned. The investment left them skinned and desperate. The skinned fruit was ready to eat. The skinned surface of the drum was taut.
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- French:écorché, plumé, ...
- German:gehäutet, ausgeplündert, ...
- Italian:scorticato, spennato, ...
- Spanish:desollado, arruinado, ...
- Portuguese:esfolado, despojado, ...
- Chinese:去皮的, 被剥夺的, ...
- Japanese:皮をむかれた, すっからかん, ...
- Arabic:مَسلوخ, مفلس, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּלָּף, מְרוּשָׁש, ...
- Russian:ободранный, обобранный, ...
- Ukrainian:обдертий, обібраний, ...
- Hindi:चमड़ी उधड़ा हुआ, लुटा हुआ, ...
Definition of skin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodouter layer of a fruit or vegetable
- Peel the skin off the apple before eating.
2.
biologyouter protective layer of a human or animal body
- The skin protects against infections.
3.
materialanimal pelt used to make clothing or other goods
- The coat is made from rabbit skin.
4.
liquidthin layer forming on the surface of a liquid
- A skin formed on the cooling soup.
5.
gamingUS alternate appearance for a character in a video gameUS
- She unlocked a new skin for her avatar.
Verb
1.
removalstrip the outer layer from an animal or fruit
- He learned how to skin a rabbit.
2.
injuryinjure the surface of the skin
- She skinned her knee while playing.
3.
soccerUK use tricks to go past a defenderUK
- He skinned the defender with ease.
Images of skin
outer layer of a fruit or vegetable 
thin layer forming on the surface of a liquid
Expressions with skin
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the outer covering of a banana
He slipped on a banana skin on the sidewalk.
ability to endure criticism without being offended
She has thick skin and doesn't mind the feedback.
roll a cannabis cigarette using paper
He decided to skin up before the party.
grow new tissue across a wound
The cut began to skin over after a few days.
completely wet with water reaching the skin
After the storm, we were drenched to the skin.
what matters is a person's character, not their appearance
Beauty is only skin deep, so judge people by their actions.
barely succeed or escape with a very small margin
He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
relaxed and confident in presenting oneself and interacting with others
She is comfortable in her own skin at the party.
become less affected by criticism or negative comments
Over time, she learned to develop a thick skin in her profession.
annoy or irritate someone persistently
His smug comments really get under your skin after a while.
cause someone to feel uneasy, disgusted or frightened
That scene made my skin crawl the whole time.
cause someone to feel fear or disgust
The eerie silence made my skin crawl.
make someone feel scared, disgusted, or very uncomfortable
That story made my skin creep.
cause no harm or trouble to someone
It's no skin off my back if you decide to leave.
lose the outer layer of skin
Snakes shed their skin as they grow.
succeed or escape with almost no margin
He passed the test by the skin of the teeth.
achieve a goal using different methods
There are many ways to skin the cat in solving this problem.
hidden beneath the surface or not visible
Her kindness is under the skin.
feeling at ease with oneself
She is comfortable in her skin and embraces her uniqueness.
irritate or annoy someone persistently
His constant humming is starting to get under my skin.
irritate or annoy someone persistently
His constant teasing really gets under my skin.
to irritate or annoy someone persistently
His constant humming gets underneath my skin.
become less sensitive to criticism or negative comments
She had to grow a thick skin to survive in the entertainment industry.
become less sensitive to criticism or rejection
She needs to grow a thicker skin to handle the feedback.
Origin of skin
Old Norse, skinn (hide)
Examples of skin in a sentence
He carefully removed the skin from the peach. She applied lotion to her dry skin. The snake shed its old skin. The artisan crafted a bag from crocodile skin. She wore boots lined with soft lamb skin. A thin skin developed on the milk.
The pudding had a skin on top. He bought a rare skin for his character. The game offers a free skin every month. She can skin an apple in seconds. Farmers often skin animals for their pelts. He skinned his elbow on the rough wall. I skinned my hand while fixing the fence. She managed to skin two defenders before scoring. The player skinned his opponent with a clever move.
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- French:peau, éplucher, ...
- German:Schale, häuten, ...
- Italian:buccia, spellare, ...
- Spanish:piel, despellejar, ...
- Portuguese:casca, esfolar, ...
- Chinese:皮, 剥, ...
- Japanese:皮, 剥ぐ, ...
- Arabic:قِشْر, سَلَخَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְלִיפָה, לְקַלֵּף, ...
- Russian:кожура, снимать шкуру, ...
- Ukrainian:шкірка, знімати шкіру, ...
- Hindi:छिलका, त्वचा निकालना, ...
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