Flesh
WordNet
noun
(1) Alternative names for the body of a human being
"Leonardo studied the human body"
"He has a strong physique"
"The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
(2) The soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
(3) A soft moist part of a fruit
verb
(4) Remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Old English , flæsc; compare Old High German "fleisk", Modern High German "fleisch".
Noun
- the soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
- animal tissue, especially animal tissue used as food.
- the human body as a physical entity.
- the skin of a human or animal.
- the soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
- a yellowish pink colour; the colour of some Caucasian human skin.
Verb
- to put flesh on; to fatten.
- To add details.
- The writer had to go back and flesh out the climactic scene.
- to remove the flesh from the skin during the making of leather.