Definition

A person or thing that removes the skin from an animal or a person.

Example

The flayer carefully removed the skin from the animal for processing.

Conversation

I heard there's a new horror movie about a flayer that takes people's skins.

That sounds pretty intense! Is it based on a true story?

I think it is, and the reviews say it's super graphic.

Yikes, I don't know if I can handle that kind of movie!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flayer → The word 'flayer' comes from the Old English 'flēogan' (meaning to fly) and 'flāe' (meaning skin). It refers to someone who strips the skin off an animal or person, akin to the act of flying off the skin.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone 'stripping away' the skin, like 'flying off' the outer layer — that's why a flayer is someone who removes skin.

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