flesh meaning and definition

FLESH noun

Definition of 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"
   • synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma
3. a soft moist part of a fruit
   • synonyms: pulp

FLESH verb

Definition of flesh (verb)

1. remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture