noun

skinning

Skinning (noun) means the process of removing the skin from an animal, for meat, hide, or fur. Example: “Skinning the deer was the messiest part of the hunt.”

noun

The process of removing the skin from an animal, for meat, hide, or fur.

"Skinning the deer was the messiest part of the hunt."

How to use skinning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRemoving an animal's skin or hide.

Word forms

skinnings plural

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Rhymes for skinning

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skinning” mean?

The word “skinning” means the process of removing the skin from an animal, for meat, hide, or fur. In plain terms, removing an animal's skin or hide.

How do you use “skinning” in a sentence?

Here is “skinning” used in a sentence: “Skinning the deer was the messiest part of the hunt.”

What part of speech is “skinning”?

“Skinning” is a noun.

What is the meaning of skinning?

"skinning" (noun) means the process of removing the skin from an animal, for meat, hide, or fur.