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Flesh Definition & Meaning

flesh
noun
  1. the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
  2. 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"
  3. a soft moist part of a fruit
verb
  1. remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture

"Flesh" in song lyrics

See how flesh is used in real songs:

  • "Pavement bounce off metal meets human flesh"
    3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
  • "off the evils of men, love bones and flesh"
    3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race
  • "Words shift in sex, the wage is as sin as death, condemns the flesh"
    4th Disciple f/ Killah Priest, Shanghai the Messenger — Devil in Descize

Usage tips for "flesh"

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Frequently asked questions

What does flesh mean?
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat 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" a soft moist part of a fruit remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture
What part of speech is flesh?
Flesh is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does flesh have?
Flesh has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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