flesh

1 of 2

noun

ˈflesh

: the soft parts of the body of an animal and especially of a vertebrate

especially : the parts composed chiefly of skeletal muscle as distinguished from internal organs, bone, and integument

: the condition of having ample fat on the body

cattle in good flesh

: skin

: edible parts of an animal

: flesh of a mammal or fowl eaten as food

: the physical nature of human beings

the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak

Matthew 26:41 (King James Version)

: human nature

: human beings : humankind

: living beings

: stock, kindred

: a fleshy plant part used as food

also : the fleshy part of a fruit

Christian Science : an illusion that matter has sensation

: facts or details that provide substance to something

Her careful documentation puts the necessary flesh on much that has been merely speculation …

John H. Crook

flesh

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verb

fleshed; fleshing; fleshes

transitive verb

: to initiate or habituate especially by giving a foretaste

archaic : gratify

: to clothe or cover with or as if with flesh

broadly : to give substance to

—usually used with out

flesh out a plan

: to make fuller or more nearly complete

—used with out

museums fleshing out their collections with borrowed works

: to free from flesh

intransitive verb

: to become fleshy

—often used with up or out

Example Sentences

Noun the flabby white flesh of his belly a disease that causes sores on the flesh

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Doctors spent the next three weeks pumping him full of antibiotics while removing more bone and flesh from what remained of his infected limb.

Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 There's nothing quite like witnessing a crowd of ravenous, flesh-hungry creatures to brighten your day.

Milan Polk, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022 With that said, Jonas is quick to point out that the firmness of tomato flesh varies by variety.

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Firm, sweet white flesh has more flavor than many other kinds of summer squash.

Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 9 Sep. 2022 The Djinn’s dark-skinned presence — first smoke, then flesh — is brown, gold-tinged, black, blue, and iridescent with a sensual patina.

Armond White, National Review, 7 Sep. 2022 Quite often, there isn’t more to examine than rotten flesh or mere bones.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 Arrange duck legs on a large, shallow dish or tray lined with parchment, flesh side up, and spread salt all over along with the crushed garlic and fresh thyme.

Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 As their beams flashed over the predator’s armored flesh, the creature glowed an eerie neon blue.

Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022

Verb

The scholars were asked to flesh out the Reichsuniversität’s history and determine whether remains from other human experiments were still on campus.

New York Times, 24 July 2022 Beigel, who described the study earlier this week during a meeting organized by the World Health Organization to flesh out the research needed on monkeypox vaccine, said in an interview that the plan is to enroll 210 people in this three-arm trial.

Helen Branswell, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022 Mills contributed a variety of instruments in addition to guitar, while members of Johnson’s band were brought in to flesh out some of the tracks.

Gary Graff, cleveland, 23 June 2022 Even artists who compose and arrange alone usually then work with a producer and engineer, or bring in studio musicians to flesh out their ideas.

Gary Smith, SPIN, 21 June 2022 Also playing in this minstrel performance are Usher’s Thoughts – there are six of them – who inhabit every other role in the production to flesh out Usher’s life.

Scottie Andrew, CNN, 11 June 2022 To flesh out some of these abstractions, consider ruangrupa’s shows at two exhibitions: the Asia Pacific Triennial in Brisbane in 2012 and the São Paulo Biennial in 2014.

New York Times, 9 June 2022 What was your innovation process as an inventor to flesh out your ideas for the Oasis device?

Heather Wishart-smith, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Each gives him new ways to flesh out his character through the season.

Karen Idelson, Variety, 17 June 2022 See More

flesh

noun

as in meat

animal and especially mammal tissue used as food eats no flesh of any kind, only fruits, grains, and vegetables

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单词	flesh
释义	flesh 1 of 2 noun ˈflesh 1 a : the soft parts of the body of an animal and especially of a vertebrate especially : the parts composed chiefly of skeletal muscle as distinguished from internal organs, bone, and integument b : the condition of having ample fat on the body cattle in good flesh c : skin 2 a : edible parts of an animal b : flesh of a mammal or fowl eaten as food 3 a : the physical nature of human beings the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak Matthew 26:41 (King James Version) b : human nature 4 a : human beings : humankind b : living beings c : stock, kindred 5 : a fleshy plant part used as food also : the fleshy part of a fruit 6 Christian Science : an illusion that matter has sensation 7 : facts or details that provide substance to something Her careful documentation puts the necessary flesh on much that has been merely speculation … John H. Crook flesh 2 of 2 verb fleshed; fleshing; fleshes transitive verb 1 : to initiate or habituate especially by giving a foretaste 2 archaic : gratify 3 a : to clothe or cover with or as if with flesh broadly : to give substance to —usually used with out flesh out a plan b : to make fuller or more nearly complete —used with out museums fleshing out their collections with borrowed works 4 : to free from flesh intransitive verb : to become fleshy —often used with up or out Phrases in the flesh : in person and alive Synonyms Noun meat Verb amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) expand See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the flabby white flesh of his belly a disease that causes sores on the flesh Recent Examples on the Web Noun Doctors spent the next three weeks pumping him full of antibiotics while removing more bone and flesh from what remained of his infected limb. Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 There's nothing quite like witnessing a crowd of ravenous, flesh-hungry creatures to brighten your day. Milan Polk, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022 With that said, Jonas is quick to point out that the firmness of tomato flesh varies by variety. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Firm, sweet white flesh has more flavor than many other kinds of summer squash. Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 9 Sep. 2022 The Djinn’s dark-skinned presence — first smoke, then flesh — is brown, gold-tinged, black, blue, and iridescent with a sensual patina. Armond White, National Review, 7 Sep. 2022 Quite often, there isn’t more to examine than rotten flesh or mere bones. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 Arrange duck legs on a large, shallow dish or tray lined with parchment, flesh side up, and spread salt all over along with the crushed garlic and fresh thyme. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 As their beams flashed over the predator’s armored flesh, the creature glowed an eerie neon blue. Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022 Verb The scholars were asked to flesh out the Reichsuniversität’s history and determine whether remains from other human experiments were still on campus. New York Times, 24 July 2022 Beigel, who described the study earlier this week during a meeting organized by the World Health Organization to flesh out the research needed on monkeypox vaccine, said in an interview that the plan is to enroll 210 people in this three-arm trial. Helen Branswell, STAT, 7 Aug. 2022 Mills contributed a variety of instruments in addition to guitar, while members of Johnson’s band were brought in to flesh out some of the tracks. Gary Graff, cleveland, 23 June 2022 Even artists who compose and arrange alone usually then work with a producer and engineer, or bring in studio musicians to flesh out their ideas. Gary Smith, SPIN, 21 June 2022 Also playing in this minstrel performance are Usher’s Thoughts – there are six of them – who inhabit every other role in the production to flesh out Usher’s life. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 11 June 2022 To flesh out some of these abstractions, consider ruangrupa’s shows at two exhibitions: the Asia Pacific Triennial in Brisbane in 2012 and the São Paulo Biennial in 2014. New York Times, 9 June 2022 What was your innovation process as an inventor to flesh out your ideas for the Oasis device? Heather Wishart-smith, Forbes, 7 June 2022 Each gives him new ways to flesh out his character through the season. Karen Idelson, Variety, 17 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English flǣsc; akin to Old High German fleisk flesh and perhaps to Old English flēan to flay — more at flay First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing flesh a thorn in the/someone's flesh/side flesh and blood flesh-colored flesh fly flesh-eating disease flesh-eating bacterium make someone's skin/flesh crawl make someone's flesh crawl/creep make someone's skin/flesh creep flesh-pressing flesh out flesh wound pound of flesh go the way of all flesh proud flesh press the flesh flesh-eating the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak in the flesh See More a thorn in the/someone's flesh/side flesh and blood flesh-colored flesh fly flesh-eating disease flesh-eating bacterium make someone's skin/flesh crawl make someone's flesh crawl/creep make someone's skin/flesh creep flesh-pressing flesh out flesh wound pound of flesh go the way of all flesh proud flesh press the flesh flesh-eating the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak in the flesh See More Kids Definition flesh noun ˈflesh 1 : the soft parts of an animal's or person's body 2 : the part of an animal that is eaten : meat 3 : a soft edible plant part an apple's white flesh Medical Definition flesh noun ˈflesh : the soft parts of the body of an animal and especially of a vertebrate especially : the parts composed chiefly of skeletal muscle as distinguished from visceral structures, bone, and integuments see goose bumps, proud flesh flesh noun as in meat animal and especially mammal tissue used as food eats no flesh of any kind, only fruits, grains, and vegetables Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance meat poultry red meat variety meat game Phrases Containing flesh make one's flesh creep flesh (out) make one's flesh crawl make one's flesh creep flesh (out) make one's flesh crawl
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