unskin

/ˈənˌskɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the skin from something, especially an animal.

“The butcher had to unskin the deer before it could be processed.”

2. verb

to remove the outer layer or covering from something.

“The technician will unskin the electronic device to repair the internal components.”

3. noun

the act of removing the skin from something.

“The process of unskinning the animal was a long and difficult one.”

Synonyms

  • dehide
  • flay
  • peel

Antonyms

  • cover
  • skin