SKINNING Synonyms

• loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

• the act of removing hair with a razor

• a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

• the act of brushing against while passing

• the removal of covering

• wear away

• rub hard or scrub

• remove the outer layer of

• remove the cortex of (an organ)

• cause to become detached or separated; take off

• separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment

• come to be detached

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• strip the skin off

• 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

• speak in an unfriendly tone

• cover with bark

• remove the bark of a tree

• make barking sounds

• tan (a skin) with bark tannins

• the rind of a fruit or vegetable

• British politician (1788-1850)

• remove the skin from

• come off in flakes or thin small pieces

• get undressed

• 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

• 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

• 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

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• a widgeon the male of which has a white crown

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• soreness and warmth caused by friction

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• 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

• an awkward climb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading