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SKINNING

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 13 meanings of the word Skinning.

Skinning - 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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutis7tegument11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body coveringconnective tissue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An outer surface (usually thin)

Example: "The skin of an airplane"

Body covering of a living animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hide8pelt6

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skinhead16

A person whose head is bald or shaved

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baldhead15baldpate13baldy11skinhead16

The rind of a fruit or vegetable

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peel6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rind5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bag6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Skinning - as a verb

Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamber13scramble14shin7shinny12sputter9struggle10

Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

Example: "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scrape10

Remove the bark of a tree

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bark10

Remove the skin from

Example: "Pare apples"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pare6peel6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Skinning - as an adjective

Exceptionally cold

Example Sentences

"Her hobby is tanning and skinning animal hides."
"The skinning of the orange revealed its juicy flesh."
"He earns his living by skinning animals for their fur."
"The illegal skinning of tigers is a major concern."
"She learned the art of skinning from her grandfather."
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Word Game Points

Is SKINNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skinning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SKINNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SKINNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skinning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKINNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SKINNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skinning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKINNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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