SKIN Synonyms
There are 31 hypernyms of the word skin. (close relations)
Definition of SKIN
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peel | verbv | |||||||
noun • the rind of a fruit or vegetable • British politician (1788-1850) verb • remove the skin from • come off in flakes or thin small pieces • get undressed | ||||||||
hide | verbv | |||||||
noun • the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) • body covering of a living animal verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety • cover as if with a shroud • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
pelt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the dressed hairy coat of a mammal • body covering of a living animal verb • cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile • attack and bombard with or as if with missiles • rain heavily | ||||||||
cutis | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch | ||||||||
dermis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the deep vascular inner layer of the skin | ||||||||
integument | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell | ||||||||
coat | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors • a thin layer covering something • growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal verb • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • cover or provide with a coat • form a coat over | ||||||||
covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
epidermis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates | ||||||||
membrane | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thin pliable sheet of material • a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | ||||||||
sheath | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions | ||||||||
bark | verbv | |||||||
noun • tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants • a noise resembling the bark of a dog • a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts • the sound made by a dog verb • speak in an unfriendly tone • cover with bark • remove the bark of a tree • make barking sounds • tan (a skin) with bark tannins | ||||||||
scrape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of | ||||||||
skinhead | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • 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 • a person whose head is bald or shaved | ||||||||
tegument | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch | ||||||||
baldhead | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person whose head is bald or shaved | ||||||||
baldpate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person whose head is bald or shaved • a widgeon the male of which has a white crown | ||||||||
baldy | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person whose head is bald or shaved | ||||||||
chafe | verbv | |||||||
noun • soreness and warmth caused by friction • anger produced by some annoying irritation verb • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing • feel extreme irritation or anger • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading • cause friction • warm by rubbing, as with the hands | ||||||||
clamber | verbv | |||||||
noun • an awkward climb verb • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling | ||||||||