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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

second skin en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. Describing something which so perfectly suits one that one does not notice it.
    • Near-synonym: one's element.
    • "Hey!" Alex sputtered as soon as she got Clare's foaming wake out of her face. She knew she could still beat her even with the head start though. Water was like a second skin to her and Clare had only half her skill. 2012, A Memoir of Love:
  2. Describing clothing that is extremely form-fitting.

Synonyms

one's element