flesh (Meaning)
flesh (n)
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
alternative names for the body of a human being
a soft moist part of a fruit
flesh (v)
remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture
flesh (n.)
The aggregate of the muscles, fat, and other tissues which cover the framework of bones in man and other animals; especially, the muscles.
Animal food, in distinction from vegetable; meat; especially, the body of beasts and birds used as food, as distinguished from fish.
The human body, as distinguished from the soul; the corporeal person.
The human eace; mankind; humanity.
Human nature
In a good sense, tenderness of feeling; gentleness.
In a bad sense, tendency to transient or physical pleasure; desire for sensual gratification; carnality.
The character under the influence of animal propensities or selfish passions; the soul unmoved by spiritual influences.
Kindred; stock; race.
The soft, pulpy substance of fruit; also, that part of a root, fruit, and the like, which is fit to be eaten.
flesh (v. t.)
To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion; to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first time.
To glut; to satiate; hence, to harden, to accustom.
To remove flesh, membrance, etc., from, as from hides.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flesh
flesh Sentence Examples
- The herbivore sank its teeth into the flesh of the unfortunate antelope.
- The brave knight charged forward, his sword cutting through flesh and bone alike.
- The surgeon skillfully removed the bullet from the patient's flesh.
- As his teeth sank into the flesh of the apple, the boy savored its sweetness.
- The smell of roasting flesh wafted through the air, tempting the hungry villagers.
- With each step, the pilgrim's feet pounded against the hard flesh of the road.
- The lioness licked her lips as she caught the scent of fresh flesh.
- The child's soft skin contrasted with the rough flesh of the old man's hand.
- The scientist studied the flesh of the animal under a microscope, searching for clues to its behavior.
- The animal's flesh hung loosely on its bones as it slowly starved to death.
FAQs About the word flesh
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat, alternative names for the body of a human being, a soft moist part of a fruit, remove
meat,, game,poultry, variety meat, red meat
No antonyms found.
The herbivore sank its teeth into the flesh of the unfortunate antelope.
The brave knight charged forward, his sword cutting through flesh and bone alike.
The surgeon skillfully removed the bullet from the patient's flesh.
As his teeth sank into the flesh of the apple, the boy savored its sweetness.
