Flesh vs Human Body - What's the Difference?

Flesh

Human Body

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • 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
Definition as Noun
  • alternative names for the body of a human being
Definition as Verb
  • remove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture
Definition as Verb

Examples

  • "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
  • "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Noun