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Skin

/skˈɪn/
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(noun) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.

Had it not been for your raincoat, I would have been drenched to the skin.
I was drenched to the skin because of the heavy rain.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is important to wear sunscreen to protect your ____ from the sun's harmful UV rays.

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