skins

[skษชnz]

skins Definition

  • 1the natural outer layer that covers a person, animal, fruit, or vegetable
  • 2the outer layer of a potato or other root vegetable, which is usually removed before cooking
  • 3a 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

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Phrases with skins

  • 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' [skษชnz] 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.