flayed
Flayed refers to the act of skinning an animal or human. This process involves removing the skin from the underlying tissues. In a historical context, flaying was sometimes used as a form of torture or execution, where the skin was removed from a living person. This practice is depicted in some historical accounts and artistic representations, often associated with extreme cruelty.
In other contexts, flaying is a necessary step in preparing animal hides for various uses, such as
The process of flaying, whether literal or figurative, implies a removal of a protective outer layer, revealing