nounπShareThe soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat."My grandmother's flesh felt soft and warm when I hugged her. "bodyanatomyphysiologyhumanorganismbeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe skin of a human or animal."The doctor examined the injured child's flesh to see the extent of the wound. "bodyhumananatomyphysiologyorganismanimalbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Bare arms, bare legs, bare torso."The model's flesh was exposed to the sunlight, as it had no sleeves or pants on. "bodyappearancehumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnimal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish)."The butcher shop sold various cuts of fresh flesh for dinner. "foodanimalbodyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe human body as a physical entity."My flesh ached after hours of gardening. "bodyhumanphysiologyanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mortal body of a human being, contrasted with the spirit or soul."After the accident, the doctors worked tirelessly to save the injured man's flesh and spirit. "bodyhumanbeingsoulanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe evil and corrupting principle working in man."The politician's campaign was fueled by the flesh of ambition, leading to promises that were never kept. "theologyphilosophyreligionsoulmoralcharacterhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables."The juicy flesh of the watermelon was refreshing on a hot day. "fruitvegetablefoodplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTenderness of feeling; gentleness."Her flesh was evident in her gentle response to her sister's criticism. "characterhumanpersonqualityemotionattitudemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareKindred; stock; race."My flesh and blood, my family, are my greatest support system. "familyracegrouphumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA yellowish pink colour; the colour of some Caucasian human skin."The artist used a light flesh tone to paint the portrait of her grandmother. "colorappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reward (a hound, bird of prey etc.) with flesh of the animal killed, to excite it for further hunting; to train (an animal) to have an appetite for flesh."The hunter fleshed his hawk with a piece of the rabbit it had caught, encouraging it to hunt more. "animalsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bury (something, especially a weapon) in flesh."The soldier expertly fleshed the hunting knife into the thickest part of the deer's leg muscle. "bodyweaponactionmilitarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inure or habituate someone in or to a given practice."The new employee needed time to flesh out her presentation skills before giving the big presentation to the board. "humanactionprocessmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo glut."The student's desire for good grades fleshed out their study schedule, filling it with many more hours. "foodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put flesh on; to fatten."The farmer worked hard to flesh out his prize pig for the county fair. "bodyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the flesh from the skin during the making of leather."The tanner fleshed the hides, preparing them for the next stage of leather production. "industrymaterialprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading