flesh
noun
the soft substance of a human or other animal body, consisting of muscle and fat.
have fleshed
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present perfectof flesh.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Lane is sensitive to the struggles of African Americans, but he could have fleshed out the perspectives of more black characters, which would have illustrated the true resonance of the Ku Klux Klan.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2019
By next year the signatories are supposed to have fleshed out precisely how to calculate, review and ratchet up their nationally determined contributions.
From Economist ● Dec. 14, 2017
In recent years, a number of scientists have fleshed out Dr. Nursall’s hypothesis.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2014
Fulham manager Martin Jol will be pleased to have fleshed out his squad as he tries to ensure Premier League safety.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2013
I perceive the abbey-lands have fleshed you, and set your teeth on edge, to ask also those colleges.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Isaac Disraeli
