the external membranous integument of an animal.-the hide of an animal, separated from the body, whether green, dry, or tanned; especially, that of a small animal, as a calf, sheep, or goat.-a vessel made of skin, used for holding liquids. see bottle, 1.-the bark or husk of a plant or fruit; the exterior coat of fruits and plants.-that part of a sail, when furled, which remains on the outside and covers the whole.-the covering, as of planking or iron plates, outside the framing, forming the sides and bottom of a vessel; the shell; also, a lining inside the framing.-to strip off the skin or hide of; to flay; to peel; as, to skin an animal.-to cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover superficially.-to strip of money or property; to cheat.-to become covered with skin; as, a wound skins over.-to produce, in recitation, examination, etc., the work of another for one's own, or to use in such exercise cribs, memeoranda, etc., which are prohibited.