1. the outer covering of a human or animal body
2. the outer layer or surface of a fruit or vegetable
3. a thin layer covering the surface of something

1. to remove the skin from something
2. to scrape or injure the surface of one’s skin

Examples

• She applied sunscreen to protect her skin from burning.
• The doctor examined the patient’s skin for any unusual marks.
• Remove the skin from the apple before eating it.
• A thin skin formed on top of the hot milk.
• The hunter skinned the deer after the hunt.
• I skinned my knee when I fell off my bike.
• The potato skin was too tough to eat.
• His skin turned red from the cold wind.