flay in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
To flay means to remove the skin from a surface, especially in cooking, or to criticize someone or something very harshly and thoroughly.
Crossword clues for flay
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "flay".
- Remove skin from meat.
- Criticize someone harshly.
- Peel away the outer layer.
- Skinning technique in cooking.
- Severely scold or reprimand.
Flay sentence examples
- The chef decided to flay the fish carefully to ensure the presentation was impeccable.
- In the midst of the debate, he felt the need to flay his opponent's arguments with precision and skill.
- The harsh critique served to flay the artist's work, exposing its flaws for all to see.
- As the storm approached, the wind seemed to flay the trees, stripping them of their leaves.
- She used a sharp knife to flay the skin off the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce.