1. plural of skin; the outer covering of humans, animals, or fruits
2. animal hides used for leather or fur

1. third person singular present of skin; removes the skin from something

Examples

• The hunter sold the animal skins at the market.
• Orange skins can be used to make zest for cooking.
• The tanner processes various animal skins into leather.
• She skins the fish before cooking it.
• Snake skins are often shed as the animal grows.
• The chef skins the tomatoes for the sauce.
• Different animal skins have different textures and uses.