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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Bietz denied accusations that he skinned the skull of the sea lion before the confrontation with Diaz.
From Los Angeles Times
A magnificent hummus, silky from skinned chickpeas, can stand alone in its glory.
From Salon
A post-mortem of the giraffe - during which the carcass was skinned, cut up and then fed to the lions - was broadcast live online.
From BBC
With his front teeth, he skinned the stalk and ate it like a carrot.
From Los Angeles Times
Its leaves are like umbrellas shielding the delicate skinned, daffodil-colored fruit from the sun.
From Salon
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