1. The act or process of adding flesh or substance to something; making something more complete or detailed.
2. In art and sculpture, the representation of human or animal flesh, especially skin texture and tone.
Usage: art
3. Scraps of flesh or skin removed during the preparation of hides or leather.
Usage: leather-working

1. To add flesh, substance, or detail to something; to develop or expand an idea or outline.

Examples

• The writer spent weeks fleshing out the characters in her novel.
• The artist focused on fleshing the portrait with careful attention to skin tones.
• The designer is fleshing out the initial concept with more detailed sketches.
• Fleshing the leather requires removing excess tissue from the hide.
• The director worked on fleshing out the plot before filming began.
• She began fleshing her rough ideas into a comprehensive business plan.