flesh
/flɛʃ/
noun
- The soft substance between the skin and bones of a person or animal, consisting mainly of muscle and fat.
- The knife cut through the skin and into the flesh.
- The lion tore at the flesh of its prey.
- The wound was deep, exposing the raw flesh underneath.
- The human body as opposed to the spirit or soul.
- In many religions, the spirit is considered more important than the flesh.
- He struggled with the desires of the flesh.
- The flesh is weak, but the will is strong.
- The soft part of a fruit or vegetable that is eaten.
- The avocado has a creamy, green flesh.
- The flesh of a peach is sweet and juicy.
- Cut the melon in half and scoop out the flesh.
verb
- To add more substance, detail, or content to something, usually with 'out'.
- We have a basic plan, but we need to flesh it out with more details.
- The artist fleshed out the sketch with shading and color.
- The writer needs to flesh out the characters in the story.