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Flaying

Part of speech: verb

Sense: to strip off the skin or outer covering

Usage: The cruel practice of flaying animals for their fur has sparked international outcry.

Sample sentence: The ancient warriors were known for flaying the skin of their enemies as a means of intimidation.

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Flaying

Part of speech: noun

Sense: the act or process of stripping off the skin or outer covering

Usage: The flaying of the fruit revealed its juicy inner flesh.

Sample sentence: The flaying of the bark from the tree trunk exposed the raw wood underneath.

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Flaying

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: popular or common

Usage: The flaying dance style quickly gained popularity among the youth.

Sample sentence: This flaying brand of potato chips is favored by locals.

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