skinning

English

Verb

skinning

  1. present participle and gerund of skin

Adjective

skinning

  1. (Ireland, colloquial, regarding the weather) exceptionally cold

Noun

skinning (plural skinnings)

  1. The act of removing the skin, as for example from animals killed for meat, hides, and furs.
    • 2003, David T. Pudlevitcz, Blood of the Dragon:
      I had seen many decapitations and skinnings, impalings and crucifixions […]

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