English Explanatory Dictionary

flense

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To strip the blubber or skin from, as from a whale, seal, etc.

Pronunciation

/flɛns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flense.wav

Word forms

flense flenses flensing flensed flench flinch

Etymology

From Danish flense (now spelled flænse).

Synonyms

flay fleece skin
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