skinned
Britishadjective
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stripped of the skin
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having a skin as specified
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( in combination )
thick-skinned
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to watch carefully
Example Sentences
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Along with the distinctive doors, the vehicle was skinned with stainless steel—like today’s Tesla Cybertruck—because DeLorean thought Detroit was shortchanging customers with vehicles that would rust too quickly, Stone says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
It was her husband returning from the day's hunt, a large plastic bag in hand containing a skinned seal.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Bietz denied accusations that he skinned the skull of the sea lion before the confrontation with Diaz.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025
A magnificent hummus, silky from skinned chickpeas, can stand alone in its glory.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025
Her mind felt peeled open, skinned and scattered.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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