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The external membranous integument of an animal. |
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The hide of an animal, separated from the body, whether
green, dry, or tanned; especially, that of a small animal, as a calf,
sheep, or goat. |
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A vessel made of skin, used for holding liquids. See Bottle,
1. |
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The bark or husk of a plant or fruit; the exterior coat of
fruits and plants. |
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That part of a sail, when furled, which remains on the
outside and covers the whole. |
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The covering, as of planking or iron plates, outside the
framing, forming the sides and bottom of a vessel; the shell; also, a
lining inside the framing. |
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To strip off the skin or hide of; to flay; to peel; as, to
skin an animal. |
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To cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover
superficially. |
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To strip of money or property; to cheat. |
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To become covered with skin; as, a wound skins over. |
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To produce, in recitation, examination, etc., the work of
another for one's own, or to use in such exercise cribs, memeoranda,
etc., which are prohibited. |
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