flesh

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

alternative names for the body of a human being

a soft moist part of a fruit

The aggregate of the muscles, fat, and other tissues which cover the framework of bones in man and other animals; especially, the muscles.

remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture

To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion; to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first time.