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Definition skin in British English

skin noun

noun
/skɪn/
1

the outer layer of a person's or animal's body

Example

She has beautiful soft skin.

Example

Most snakes shed their skin several times a year.

Example

I have fair skin that burns very easily.

Example

a lotion specially designed for oily skin

Example

I got sunburnt and now my skin is peeling.

Synonyms and related words
beauty spot birthmark cuticle
1.1

relating to or affecting your skin

Example

skin colour

Example

a skin disease

Example

skin cancer

Synonyms and related words
beauty spot birthmark cuticle
1.2

the outer layer cut from an animal's body, used for making clothing and decorations

Example

a leopard skin rug

Synonyms and related words
armor armour beard
2

the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Banana skins are yellow.

Synonyms and related words
bruising core dextrose cob eye flesh
2.1

the thin outer layer of a sausage

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surface cover layer
2.2

a thin layer that forms on top of a liquid such as milk or soup when it becomes cold after being hot

Example

Cover the custard to prevent a skin forming as it cools.

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer
3

the outer layer of something, for example a plane or boat

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer
4

a skinhead

Synonyms and related words
a rolling stone beatnik bohemian
Definition skin in British English

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