skins
Pronunciation: [skɪnz]
Context: "biology"
(noun) the outer covering of an animal or human. It protects what is inside, like your body, and keeps everything safe.
Example
My skin gets a bit darker when I spend time in the sun.
Example
Her skin didn't feel rough; it was very smooth instead.
Example
Why do people have different colors of skin?
Context: "games"
(noun) a special look or design for a character or item in a video game. It makes things look different and cool without changing how they work.
Example
He earned a new skin for his character after completing the challenge.
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She didn't like the skin they offered in the game; it was plain and boring.
Example
What is your favorite skin to use in the game?
Context: "food"
(noun) the outer layer of fruits and vegetables. It protects what's inside and can sometimes be eaten.
Example
I love the crunchiness of the apple skin when I eat it.
Example
He didn't eat the skin of the potato because he thought it would taste bad.
Example
Do you usually peel the skin off vegetables before cooking?
Context: "removal"
(verb) to take off the outer layer of something. Like when you peel a fruit or remove a covering.
Example
She skins the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce.
Example
He doesn't skin the fish; he cooks it with the skin on.
Example
Can you skin the chicken before we cook it?