Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skinning
noun
/ˈskɪnɪŋ/
Definition
The act of removing the outer covering or skin of an animal or object, often used in reference to preparing meat or hides.
Examples
- After skinning the deer, they prepared the meat for cooking.
- The graphic designer spent hours skinning the app to give it a fresh new look.
Meaning
Skinning can refer to both a practical technique in butchering or a more figurative use, such as in gaming or programming, where it involves changing the appearance of an interface or character.
Synonyms
- peeling
- stripping
- flaying
- covering removal
