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flay

/fleɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does flay mean?

verb

To remove the skin from something, typically by cutting or tearing it off. To strip or remove something, such as a layer of paint or a covering.

Example

"The butcher had to flay the rabbit before cooking it."

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