noun Uncommon

skinner

SKIHN

Skinner (noun) means a person whose job is removing the skin or hide from animals. Example: “The skinner worked quickly to prepare the pelts for tanning.”

noun

A person whose job is removing the skin or hide from animals.

"The skinner worked quickly to prepare the pelts for tanning."

Someone who trades in animal skins, pelts, or hides.

"The old skinner's shop still stands near the river."

How to use skinner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who removes or trades in animal hides.

Word forms

skinners plural, Skinners plural

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Etymology

From "skin" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Synonyms

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muleteer mule driver mule skinner

Rhymes for skinner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skinner” mean?

The word “skinner” means a person whose job is removing the skin or hide from animals. In plain terms, someone who removes or trades in animal hides.

How do you pronounce “skinner”?

“Skinner” is pronounced SKIHN (/ˈskɪnɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “skinner” in a sentence?

Here is “skinner” used in a sentence: “The skinner worked quickly to prepare the pelts for tanning.”

What part of speech is “skinner”?

“Skinner” is a noun.

Is “skinner” a common word?

“Skinner” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “skinner” have?

“Skinner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is removing the skin or hide from animals.