skinned

Example Sentences

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With the help of neighbors, he skinned it, securing enough meat for the entire settlement for several days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It was her husband returning from the day's hunt, a large plastic bag in hand containing a skinned seal.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

"I was a very different person back then, very thick skinned, incredibly ambitious."

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Bietz denied accusations that he skinned the skull of the sea lion before the confrontation with Diaz.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

“No one can carry you,” my father explained urgently as he skinned off a piece of cucumber and rubbed it on my face.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat