skins

[skɪnz]

skins Definition

• 1. the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, fruit, or vegetable
• 2. the outer layer of a potato or other root vegetable, which is usually removed before cooking
• 3. a thin, flat piece of material used to cover and protect something

Using skins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "skins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The snake sheds its skin every few months.

• Example

  She has beautiful, smooth skin.

• Example

  I always peel the skin off my apples before eating them.

• Example

  The book was covered in a protective skin.

skins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for skins

• peel
• rind
• husk
• covering
• layer

Antonyms for skins

• flesh
• meat

Phrases with skins

• be skin and bones

  to be extremely thin and bony

  Example

  After being lost in the wilderness for weeks, he was nothing but skin and bones.

• get under someone's skin

  to irritate or annoy someone

  Example

  His constant complaining really gets under my skin.

• jump out of one's skin

  to be startled or frightened

  Example

  The loud noise made me jump out of my skin.

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Summary: skins in Brief

The term 'skins' [skɪnz] refers to the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, fruit, or vegetable. It can also refer to the outer layer of a potato or other root vegetable, or a thin, flat piece of material used to cover and protect something. Common phrases include 'be skin and bones,' meaning extremely thin, 'get under someone's skin,' meaning to irritate or annoy, and 'jump out of one's skin,' meaning to be startled or frightened.