Peeling
/ˈpiːlɪŋ/
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."
Anagrams of Peeling
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
e1
e1
l1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Peeling
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Peeling"
Peeling is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Peeling" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "peeling" is a medium-scoring word.