Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to skin animals, especially as a professional in the fur trade.

“The skinner carefully removed the pelt from the deer carcass.”

2. noun

A person who removes the skin of a fruit or vegetable, especially as a preparation for cooking.

“The skinner at the fruit stand peeled the oranges for the customer.”

3. verb

To remove the skin or outer layer of something.

“The chef skinned the potatoes before boiling them.”

4. verb

To remove the skin or hide of an animal, typically as part of a trade or business.

“The trappers skinned the beavers to sell the pelts in the market.”