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Dictionary definition: skin
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- The Oxford American College Dictionary
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1.
the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal.
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the skin of a dead animal with or without the fur, used as material for clothing or other items.
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a container made from the skin of an animal such as a goat, used for holding liquids.
2.
an outer layer or covering, in particular:
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the peel or outer layer of certain fruits or vegetables.
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the thin outer covering of a sausage.
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a thin layer forming on the surface of certain hot liquids, such as milk, as they cool.
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the outermost layer of ...