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cuticles

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plural of cuticle

as in skins

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The herder cared for Pantoja, keeping him warm with animal skins, teaching him to milk the goats, and how to hunt rabbits with a stick.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The sword skins are cosmetic; the charms provide gameplay effects.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of skins

Noun

Specifically, carapaces spelling out 8647, which is either shell-speak for evil intent or a bartender telling Patel to 86 his personal booze and buy a drink already.

— Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts.

— Emma Forgione, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of carapaces

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According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains — an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Food is a highlight; Lebanese-meets-Mediterranean dishes never miss at all-day dining spot Lenea, while sunset-adjacent Japanese plates sing at Mimi Kakushi.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of plates

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Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are designed to look like the shields and spears of African Masai warriors.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
To protect them from interference from magnetic or electric fields, scientists have to dedicate large vacuum chambers and shields that can take up big lab spaces.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of shields

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Matte black hides smudges, glass makes small kitchens feel bigger, and enamel brings vintage charm.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
In Maine, lobstermen have seen their bait supply tighten, leaving them to fill traps with pig hides and frozen fish, whatever will hold on a hook.

— Mark Robichaux, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of hides

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The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025

Definition of envelopes

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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026

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