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flesh

noun verb

Alternative names for the body of a human being

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
F
Ends with
H
Contains
LE
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

flɛʃ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Alternative names for the body of a human being

    “Leonardo studied the human body”

noun

  1. The soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

noun

  1. A soft moist part of a fruit

verb

  1. Remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture

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Example Sentences

Leonardo studied the human body
He has a strong physique
The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

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