skin

A noun referring to the outer layer of a person's or animal's body, or the outer covering of certain fruits and vegetables.

ruВнешний слой тела человека или животного, или внешняя оболочка некоторых фруктов и овощей.esCapa exterior del cuerpo de una persona o animal, o la cubierta externa de algunas frutas y verduras.frCouche externe du corps humain ou animal, ou enveloppe externe de certains fruits et légumes.deÄußere Schicht des Körpers von Menschen oder Tieren; äußere Hülle einiger Früchte und Gemüse.ptCamada externa que reveste o corpo de seres humanos e animais; também a casca ou película externa de certos frutos e legumes.zh人或动物身体的外层覆盖物，也指某些水果和蔬菜的外皮。arالطبقة الخارجية التي تغطي جسم الإنسان أو الحيوان، أو القشرة الخارجية لبعض الفواكه والخضروات.

1. Outer layer of body A1 formal

   The outer covering of the body of humans and animals, protecting internal organs.

   • Her skin is very sensitive to sunlight.
   • The doctor examined the skin for rashes.
   • He has smooth, healthy skin.

   ruКожаesPiel (capa externa del cuerpo)frPeau (enveloppe externe du corps)deHautptPelezh皮肤arالجلد

   Synonymes: cutisdermahideintegumentpelt

2. Fruit or vegetable peel A2 formal

   The thin outer layer or peel of fruits and vegetables.

   • Peel the skin off the banana before eating.
   • The orange skin is rich in vitamins.
   • She removed the skin from the potato.

   ruКожураesPiel o cáscara de frutas y verdurasfrPeau de fruit ou de légumedeSchaleptCascazh果皮arقشر

   Synonymes: peelrindzest

3. Skin of animal B1 formal

   The hide or pelt of an animal, often used for leather.

   • The craftsman made a bag from animal skin.
   • Cow skin is commonly used for leather shoes.
   • They traded furs and animal skins.

   ruКожа животногоesPiel de animalfrPeau d'animal (cuir)deHaut eines TieresptPele de animalzh兽皮arجلد الحيوان

   Synonymes: fellhidepelt

4. Slang for money C1 slang american

   Informal term for money, especially paper money.

   • I don't have enough skin to buy that car.
   • He flashed some serious skin at the casino.
   • Save your skin for something worthwhile.

   ruСленг для денегespastafrargent (familier)deSlang für GeldptGíria para dinheirozh钱的俚语arعامية للمال

   Synonymes: breadcashcheddardoughlootpaperscratch

• skins plural form
• skins' possessive plural form
• skin's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of removing the skin or outer covering from something, such as an animal, fruit, or vegetable.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по удалению кожи или внешнего покрытия с чего-либо, например, с животного, фрукта или овоща.esVerbo que denota la acción de quitar la piel o la capa externa de algo, por ejemplo, de un animal, una fruta o una verdura.frVerbe désignant l'action d'enlever la peau ou le revêtement extérieur de quelque chose, par exemple d'un animal, d'un fruit ou d'un légume.deVerb, das die Handlung beschreibt, die Haut oder die äußere Schicht von etwas zu entfernen, zum Beispiel von einem Tier, einer Frucht oder einem Gemüse. Es kann auch das Abziehen oder Enthäuten im weiteren Sinne bezeichnen.ptVerbo que indica a ação de remover a pele ou a cobertura externa de algo, como de um animal, fruta ou legume. Também pode significar descascar ou retirar a cobertura de superfícies.zh动词，指去除某物的皮或外层，例如剥去动物、水果或蔬菜的皮。arفعل يدل على إزالة الجلد أو الغطاء الخارجي عن شيء ما، كالحيوان أو الفاكهة أو الخضار.

1. Remove skin B1 formal

   To remove the skin or outer covering from an animal, fruit, or vegetable.

   • She skinned the rabbit before cooking it.
   • He skinned the potatoes for dinner.
   • The chef skinned the fish with a sharp knife.

   ruСнимать кожуesQuitar la pielfrÉcorcher / PelerdeHaut abziehenptTirar a pelezh去皮arإزالة الجلد

   Synonymes: flayhullhuskparepeelshellshuckstrip

2. Abrade or graze B1 informal

   To graze or scrape the skin off a part of the body, usually by accident.

   • He fell and skinned his knee on the pavement.
   • She skinned her elbow while skating.
   • The child skinned his hands climbing the fence.

   ruОбодрать кожуesRozar o raspar la pielfrÉcorcherdeHaut abschürfenptRalar a pelezh擦伤皮肤arخدش الجلد

   Synonymes: abradebarkchafeexcoriategrazescrape

3. Cheat or swindle (slang) C1 slang american

   To cheat or deceive someone out of money or possessions.

   • That salesman skinned me with a bad deal.
   • Don't let them skin you on the price.
   • He got skinned in that poker game.

   ruОбмануть (сленг)esEstafar, timarfrescroquer, roulerdeBetrügen (Slang)ptEnganar (gíria)zh欺骗（俚语）arخدع (عامية)

   Synonymes: bilkcheatcondefraudfleecerip offrookswindle

• skinned past participle
• skinned past simple
• skinning present participle
• skins third person singular

Variantes phrasal: skin over