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Skin: One of eleven major body organ systems in animals; the outermost layer protecting multicellular animals from the loss or exchange of internal fiuids and from invasion by foreign microorganis . . . View Full Definition

Onion Skin: Slang denoting skin with very low percentage of subcutaneous fat, which helps to accentuate muscularity.

Skins: (also 'skin game, skins game') a type of competition or wager format where only a uniquely low score can win a hole

Thick Skin: Smooth skin caused by too much fatty tissue between the layers of muscle and beneath the skin.

Silverskin: The thin, innermost skin of the coffee fruit. It clings to the dried coffee beans until it is either removed by polishing or floats free during roasting and becomes what roasters call chaff.

Moleskin: Soft material that reduces friction and protects skin.

Buskins: Originally called kothorni in Greek, the word buskins is a Renaissance term for the elegantly laced boots worn by actors in ancient Greek tragedy. The buskins later became elevator shoes tha . . . View Full Definition

Masking Fluid: A latex gum product that is used to cover a surface you wish to protect from receiving paint. Miskit by Grumbacher and Art masking fluid by Winsor & Newton are two such products. Also referr . . . View Full Definition

Color Masking: Pink or orange mask built into color negative film to improve final reproduction on the print.

Masking Tape: A strip of paper or cloth similar to adhesive tape, which can be easily removed, used to temporarily cover areas that are not to be painted.