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squamationnoun(zoology, uncountable) The condition or character of being covered with scales.
desquamationnoun(medicine) The shedding of the outer layers of the skin.
defurfurationnoun(medicine, dermatology) The shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales.
exfoliationnoun(cosmetics) The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
shaveverb(transitive) To make (the head, skin etc.) bald or (the hair) shorter by using a tool such as a razor or electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
skivernounA slacker.
outskinnounAn outer skin; surface.
skelpnounA blow; a smart stroke, especially with the hand; a smack.
skim coatnounA thin layer of plaster, glue, plastic, or other substance applied over a surface in order to cover imperfections and make it smoother.
skinnoun(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
silverskinnounThe tough, thin membrane of muscle, especially as found in preparing meats.
skimnounA cursory reading, skipping the details.
skid marknoun(colloquial, humorous, euphemistic) A visible feces stain left on underpants, trousers, or sometimes the toilet bowl.
slabnounA large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.
sheep-splitnoun(dated) A split of a sheepskin; one of the thin sections made by splitting a sheepskin with a cutting knife or machine.
slatnounA thin, narrow strip or bar of wood (lath), metal, or plastic.
moslingsnoun(uncommon, possibly obsolete) Thin shreds of leather shaved off while dressing skins, which are bibulous and used for absorbing grease or oil.
sheep-skinnounAlternative spelling of sheepskin. [(uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, and especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.]
sheepskinnoun(countable or uncountable) The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc.
ski skinnoun(skiing) A strip attached to the underside of a ski that offers grip when ascending in snow

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