12
shuck(noun, verb, activity, body, remove)
11
decorticate(verb, cut, remove, trim, strip)
11
hull(noun, verb, body, remove, withdraw)
11
scrape(verb, remove, scratch, trim, strip)
10
crust(noun, top, substance, case, hide)
10
excoriate(verb, attack, hurt, remove, damage)
10
film(noun, top, case, hide, covering)
10
leather(noun, hide, covering)
10
scale(noun, verb, activity, remove, clean)
9
abrade(verb, remove, scratch, strip, scrape)
9
face(noun, verb, smooth, top, finish)
9
fell(noun, hide, covering, downs, pelt)
8
exterior(noun, part, body, top, level)
8
gouge(verb, phrasal verb, force, slang, cheat)
8
sheath(noun, cover, case, hide, covering)
8
tegument(noun, deception, hide, covering, downs)
7
trim(verb, cut, remove, trick, censure)
7
bleed(verb, force, develop, abuse, trick)
7
case(noun, cover, body, hide, shield)
7
casing(noun, cover, body, top, case)
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