Flesh meaning

What does “flesh” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“flesh” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat.

flesh

noun

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
alternative names for the body of a human being
“Leonardo studied the human body”
“he has a strong physique”
Synonymshuman body physical body material body soma build figure physique anatomy
a soft moist part of a fruit
Synonymspulp

verb

remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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