Peeling
/ˈpiːlɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Peeling
verb
- To remove the skin or outer covering of.
"I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her."
- To remove something from the outer or top layer of.
"I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily."
- To become detached, come away, especially in flakes or strips; to shed skin in such a way.
"I had been out in the sun too long, and my nose was starting to peel."
- To remove one's clothing.
"The children peeled by the side of the lake and jumped in."
- To move, separate (off or away).
"The scrum-half peeled off and made for the touchlines."
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