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SKINS

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There are 12 meanings of the word Skins.

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Skins - 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)
cutistegument
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)
hidepelt

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)
skinhead

A person whose head is bald or shaved

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baldheadbaldpatebaldyskinhead

The rind of a fruit or vegetable

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rind
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bag
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Skins - as a verb

Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamberscrambleshinshinnysputterstruggle

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

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scrape

Remove the bark of a tree

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bark

Remove the skin from

Example: "Pare apples"

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

Example Sentences

"He collected the skins of various animals as a hobby."
"The football players wear protective skins to prevent injuries."
"She made a delicious soup using chicken skins."
"He bought a new set of skins for his drum set."
"The hunter proudly displayed his collection of animal skins."
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Word Game Points

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

SKINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SKINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SKINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skins is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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