the outer covering of the body. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it performs a number of vital functions. It serves as a protective barrier against microorganisms. It helps shield the delicate, sensitive tissues underneath from mechanical and other injuries.
The definition of a direct primary election is when people vote for candidates of their political party by direct vote instead of by delegates at a convention.
12 a person or thing that is first in rank, occurrence, etc. 13 (in the U.S.) a a preliminary election in which the voters of a state or region choose a party's convention delegates, nominees for office, etc. See also â closed primary â direct primary â open primary.