26984 words

flesh

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and the bones, or the soft inside part of a fruit or vegetable:

Examples:

The thorn went deep into the flesh of my hand.
Vegetarians don't eat animal flesh (= meat).
The flesh of the fruit is white.
2
the physical body and not the mind or the soul:

Examples:

pleasures of the flesh This left him plenty of time to indulge in the pleasures of the flesh (= physical pleasures, such as sex or eating).
3
the soft part of the body of a person or animal covering the bones and organs:

Examples:

The roast duck has robust flavor and tender flesh.
4
The flesh of a fruit or vegetable is the soft, inner part:

Examples:

Peel the tomatoes and use only the flesh.

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