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rind

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rind has 2 senses
  1. skin, rind, peel - the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit)
    --1 is a kind of plant tissue
  2. rind - the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
    --2 is a kind of
    material, stuff
    --2 has particulars: bacon rind; peel, skin; cheese rind

Definitions from the Web

Rind

Noun

The tough outer layer or skin of a fruit, vegetable, or cheese.

Example sentences:

  • She peeled the rind off the orange before eating it.
  • The rind of the watermelon is not edible.

Noun

A strong and coarse outer covering, especially of an animal.

Example sentences:

  • The elephant's rind protected it from the harsh environment.
  • The rhinoceros has a thick rind to defend itself against predators.

Noun

A strip of bark or other tough material on the edge of a piece of leather.

Example sentences:

  • The belt was beautifully decorated with a rind of brown leather.
  • He used a rind of rubber to fix the loose handle of his suitcase.

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