peeling
/'pi:liɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- The act or process of removing an outer layer: "Peeling" refers to the action of stripping or pulling off a natural covering, such as skin, bark, or rind.
- A piece or strip of an outer layer that has been removed: "Peeling" can also refer to the fragment itself that has come off, like a strip of sunburned skin or a piece of fruit peel.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- After a bad sunburn, the peeling of my skin was uncomfortable.
- She added the orange peeling to the compost bin.
Advanced Usage
- "In a state of peeling": Describing something that is actively losing its outer layer.
- The old paint on the door was in a state of peeling.
Variants and Related Words
- Peel (verb): To remove the outer covering from something.
- Please peel the potatoes for dinner.
- Peel (noun): The skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable.
- A lemon peel can be used for zest.
- Peeler (noun): A tool used for removing skins.
- A vegetable peeler makes the task easier.
Synonyms
- Flaking: Coming off in thin, flat pieces.
- Shedding: Casting off a natural outer covering.
- Desquamation: The medical or technical term for the peeling of skin.
Related Phrases
- Peeling off: The act of something separating and coming away from a surface.
- The wallpaper was peeling off the walls.
Noun
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loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
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