flesh·ing \ˈfleshiŋ, -shēŋ\noun (-s) Etymology:flesh (I) + -ing 1.fleshingsplural: close-fitting usually flesh-colored tights 2.fleshingsplural: 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 >