Meaning & Definition of word "Flesh"

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    Flesh

    /flɛʃ/

    noun:

    • 1. The soft tissue of the body that covers the bones and organs, composed of muscles and fat.
      • Example: The surgeon carefully removed the damaged flesh to repair the underlying tissue.
    • 2. Human or animal body tissues, especially when referring to the meat or muscle part.
      • Example: The chef marinated the flesh of the fish before grilling it.
    • 3. The physical or body aspect of a person as contrasted with the spirit or soul.
      • Example: He believed that the spirit was eternal, while the flesh was temporary.

    verb:

    • 1. To give the first growth or to bring into flesh; to make or cause to grow.
      • Example: The designer wanted to flesh out her ideas before presenting them to the team.
    • 2. To furnish with flesh; to put on flesh.
      • Example: The artist needed to flesh the character out with more detail to make it believable.

    Etymology

    Old English flesch, from Proto-Germanic *flaiski, related to Dutch vlees and German Fleisch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flesh and blood:

    Referring to someone’s family or ancestors.

    putting flesh on the bones:

    Adding details or substance to something.

    the sins of the flesh:

    Physical pleasures or indulgences.

    Related Words

    muscle:

    The tissue that contracts to enable movement.

    skin:

    The outer covering of the body.

    bone:

    The hard, structural elements of the body.

    Slang Meanings of flesh

    Meaning: Flesh out

    Example Sentence: We need to flesh out the details of our plan.

    Meaning: Flesh-eater

    Example Sentence: The movie featured a flesh-eater monster.