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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With the help of neighbors, he skinned it, securing enough meat for the entire settlement for several days.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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
A magnificent hummus, silky from skinned chickpeas, can stand alone in its glory.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025
"I think I've got a lot of privilege, because I'm quite a light skinned woman of colour," she says.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025
The skiing woman, blond and pale skinned, the iconic model of postmodern femininity, was smiling and wearing sunglasses.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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