Synonyms for
Skinner
Definition
Skinner is a surname that refers to someone who worked as a skinner, which is a person who removes the skin from animals.
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Common collocations
- skinner beetle
- skinner box
- animal skinner
- hide skinner
- professional skinner
- skinner knife
- skinner pliers
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Usage note
Primarily refers to a person who removes the skin from an animal, often in a commercial context. Can also refer to a type of beetle that feeds on dead animals.
Example sentences
- My grandfather was a skinner and he taught me how to make beautiful leather goods.
- The Skinners were known for their high-quality leather products.
- The skinner carefully removed the hide from the animal.
- I brought my leather jacket to the skinner to have it repaired.
- The skinner used a sharp knife to carefully remove the animal's skin.
Quotes
'I am not a thing, Skinner. I am a fire that burns in the minds of men.' - William Wallace
'We are all at the mercy of our wild monkey minds. But with practice, we can train ourselves to quiet the noise.' - BJ Skinner
'The only true freedom for an individual is to have the opportunity to act independently... there is no such thing as an individual until a person can act by himself.' - BJ Skinner