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flesh
/flɛʃ/
When referring to the body of a human or animal, "flesh" is usually an uncountable noun. You don't typically say "fleshes" in this context. In the context of fruit, it refers specifically to the edible part inside the skin or peel. As a verb, "flesh" is almost always used as part of the phrasal verb "flesh out." Using it without "out" to mean adding detail is uncommon and may sound incorrect to native speakers.
💬Casual Conversation
Hey kiddo, you need to flesh out that intro or your prof will eat you alive.
Stop with the corporate speak. I'm literally drowning here.
Meanings
The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and the bones of a human or animal.
"A piece of shrapnel became embedded in his flesh."
To make something more complete, detailed, or concrete by adding further information.
"You need to flesh out your argument with more evidence."