FLESH
What does "FLESH" mean?
The soft substance of a body, consisting mainly of muscle and fat.
Meanings
- The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat, as opposed to bone or skin. The thorn went deep into the flesh of his thumb.
- The soft, edible pulp of a fruit or vegetable. The flesh of a ripe mango is sweet and golden.
- The body or physical nature of humans, often contrasted with the spirit. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. figurative
- To give substance or detail to something; usually 'flesh out'. We need to flesh out the proposal before the meeting.
Word origin
From Old English 'flǣsc' ('flesh, meat'), from Proto-Germanic 'flaiskaz' (compare German 'Fleisch', Dutch 'vlees'); of uncertain ultimate origin.
A little poem
Knife splits the peach skin-
the flesh inside still holds warmth
the cold tree gave it.
haiku
Wordplay
- The editor told the author to flesh out his character, so he wrote three pages about the man's elbows.
What it teaches
An idea, like a sketch, only convinces once you flesh it out; substance is what survives close contact.
Quick facts
What does FLESH mean?
The soft substance of a body, consisting mainly of muscle and fat.
Is FLESH a valid word?
Yes — FLESH is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is FLESH?
FLESH has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does FLESH come from?
From Old English 'flǣsc' ('flesh, meat'), from Proto-Germanic 'flaiskaz' (compare German 'Fleisch', Dutch 'vlees'); of uncertain ultimate origin.
What can FLESH teach us?
An idea, like a sketch, only convinces once you flesh it out; substance is what survives close contact.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.