flesh
Prononciation : [flɛʃ]
Contexte : « body »
(noun) the soft substance that covers our bones and makes up a lot of our body. It's what we touch when we poke or hug someone.
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When she fell, her flesh scraped against the sidewalk.
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He didn't feel any flesh; it was just the hard bone under his skin.
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Can you see the flesh when you look closely at your arm?
Contexte : « food »
(noun) the edible part of meat, fruit, or vegetables. When we talk about the meat of an animal or the soft inside of a fruit, we mean its flesh.
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The flesh of the chicken was juicy and tender.
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The fruit was hard and not ripe; its flesh was not sweet at all.
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What color is the flesh of a ripe watermelon?
Contexte : « spirituality »
(noun) our human nature or the part of us that feels strong urges and desires. This often relates to our feelings or temptations.
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He followed his flesh when he chose to eat the cake instead of the salad.
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She resisted her flesh and avoided the cookies even though they looked delicious.
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How do we know when to listen to our flesh and when to ignore it?
Contexte : « wound treatment »
(verb) to put meat back on an area of the body that was hurt or damaged, helping it heal. This is similar to a doctor treating an injury.
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The doctor successfully fleshed out the wound after the accident.
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Not treating the cut properly meant it couldn't flesh over like it should.
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How long does it usually take for a wound to flesh back properly?