Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Skin.
How to pronounce skin:
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Skin - as a noun
A natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
Example: "Your skin is the largest organ of your body"
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An outer surface (usually thin)
Example: "The skin of an airplane"
A person's skin regarded as their life
Example: "He tried to save his skin"
A member of any of several british or american groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent
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The rind of a fruit or vegetable
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A bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal
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Skin - as a verb
Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
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Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
Example: "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"
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Example Sentences
"She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun."
"The snake shed its old skin and revealed a shiny new one."
"He has sensitive skin that reacts to certain cosmetics."
"The athlete's sweaty skin glistened under the stadium lights."
"A baby's skin is typically very soft and smooth."
Word Game Points
Is SKIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SKIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SKIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSKIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SKIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSKIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
