ˈfleshiŋ, -shēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: flesh (I) + -ing
1. fleshings plural : close-fitting usually flesh-colored tights
2. fleshings plural : material removed in fleshing a hide or skin
3.
[from present participle of flesh (II) ]
a. : the distribution of the lean and fat on an animal
note the excellent fleshing of the rump
b. : the capacity of an animal to put on flesh or finish
easy fleshing is important in the beef herd