the flesh of animals as used for food.

the edible part of anything, as a fruit or nut

Crack the walnuts and remove the meats.

the essential point or part of an argument, literary work, etc.; gist; crux

The meat of the play is the jealousy between the two brothers.

solid food

meat and drink.

solid or substantial content; pith

The article was full of meat, with few wasted words.

a favorite occupation, activity, etc.

Chess is his meat.

Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. pork, esp. bacon.

Slang

Vulgar penis.

Archaic . the principal meal

to say grace before meat.

piece of meat

Slang .

a person regarded merely as a sex object.

a person, as a prizefighter or laborer, regarded merely as a strong or useful physical specimen.

noun

exterior , exteriority , outside

noun

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