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Definition of peeling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
surfacelosing its outer layer or surface
- The peeling paint revealed the old wood underneath.
2.
biologyshedding skin in flakes
- After the sunburn, her peeling skin was quite uncomfortable.
Noun
1.
removalact of removing an outer layer
- Peeling of the paint revealed the old wood.
2.
dermatologyloss of outer skin in flakes
- After sunburn, peeling of the skin is common.
3.
surfacestrips of removed outer layer
- The floor was covered with orange peelings.
Images of peeling
act of removing an outer layer
Expressions with peeling
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involving layers of complexity
Understanding the issue is like peeling an onion, with many layers to uncover.
cosmetic procedure removing skin's outer layers
She underwent chemical peeling to improve her skin texture.
Origin of peeling
Old English, pilian (to peel)
Terms with peeling included in their meaning
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peeling
remove the outer layer with a knife
utensil
small sharp knife for peeling or precise cutting in the kitchen
materials
become separate through peeling
plants
tree of the genus Betula with peeling bark
tree peeling
strip a tree's outer protective layer
plant
small tree or shrub with thick leaves and peeling bark
tree
North American birch with white peeling bark
plant
tree of the genus Platanus with peeling bark
paper birch
birch tree with peeling white bark
geology
peeling off of rock layers due to weathering
peeling
having a surface that peels off in layers
natural process
peeling off of bark or dead skin in flakes
tree
North American birch with white peeling bark
plant
tropical American tree with peeling red bark
medical
disintegration and peeling of dead tissue
removable
able to be removed by peeling
botany
hickory tree with loose, peeling bark
biology
having a condition of shedding or peeling away
military kitchen
peeling potatoes, often as a military duty or punishment
cooking
waste material from peeling potatoes
Examples of peeling in a sentence
She noticed the peeling skin after a day at the beach. The peeling paint revealed the wood underneath. The snake's peeling skin was a natural process. The peeling of the wallpaper took all afternoon. After peeling, the fruit looked fresh and ready to eat. Peeling can occur after a chemical peel treatment.
Excessive peeling may require a dermatologist's attention. The gardener added potato peelings to the compost bin. Fish peelings lay on the counter after dinner.
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- French:écaillé, pelage, ...
- German:abblätternd, Abblättern, ...
- Italian:scrostato, rimozione, ...
- Spanish:descascarado, descamación, ...
- Portuguese:descascar, remoção, ...
- Chinese:剥落的, 剥皮, ...
- Japanese:剥がれた, 剥離, ...
- Arabic:مُتَقَشِّر, تَقْشِير, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְקַלֵּף, קִילּוּף, ...
- Russian:облупившийся, пилинг, ...
- Ukrainian:облущений, лущення, ...
- Hindi:उखड़ता हुआ, परत हटाना, ...
Definition of peel - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
removaltr. remove the outer layer of somethingtr.
- She peeled the apple before eating it.
2.
detachmentintr. come off in flakes or stripsintr.
- The paint is peeling from the walls.
3.
- He peeled off his wet shirt.
4.
sportstr. TECH. UK send another player's ball through a hoop in croquettr. TECH. UK
- She managed to peel her opponent's ball.
Noun
1.
fruit skinouter covering of a fruit or vegetable
- She threw the banana peel in the trash.
2.
baking toolTECH. tool for removing bread from an ovenTECH.
- The baker used a peel to take out the bread.
3.
historical structureRare UK fortified tower on England-Scotland bordersRare UK
- The old peel still stands by the river.
Images of peel
outer covering of a fruit or vegetable 
tool for removing bread from an oven 
fortified tower on England-Scotland borders
Expressions with peel
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skin of a banana, often discarded after eating the fruit
He slipped on a banana peel left on the sidewalk.
remove an outer layer or covering
She peeled off the wallpaper.
start a vehicle quickly leaving skid marks
He loves to peel out at every green light.
remove outer coverings or parts
Peel back the layers of the onion carefully.
investigate a matter deeply step by step
The detective had to peel the onion to solve the case.
analyze or reveal something step by step
We need to peel back the onion to understand the problem.
outer skin of a lemon, used as flavoring or garnish
She grated lemon peel into the cake batter for extra zest..
the skin of an orange including the pith
She added orange peel to the cake batter.
remove something from another object
She carefully peeled away the sticker from the book.
remove the outer layer of something
She peeled back the wallpaper to reveal the old paint.
the outer skin of a potato
She threw the potato peel into the compost bin.
outer skin of lemon orange or similar fruit used for flavor
The cake batter is scented with finely grated citrus peel.
outer skin of a grapefruit used in cooking
She added grapefruit peel to the cake batter.
strip on packaging peeled off to open
The peel tab on the box made it easy to open.
skin texture resembling an orange peel
She noticed an orange peel effect on her thighs.
strips of citrus peel cooked in sugar syrup
She added candied citrus peel to the fruitcake.
flat, shovel-like tool for handling pizzas
The chef placed the dough on the pizza peel before adding toppings.
skin texture resembling an orange peel
The rash gave her skin an orange peel appearance.
removes skin blemishes by using chemicals to exfoliate skin
She got a chemical peel to improve her skin.
force required to separate two bonded surfaces
The peel strength of the adhesive was tested under laboratory conditions..
request for pampering or indulgence
She said, 'Peel me a grape,' expecting royal treatment.
Origin of peel
Middle English, pilien (to strip) + Old French, pel (skin)
Examples of peel in a sentence
The paint is starting to peel from the walls. The wallpaper began to peel after the flood. Old posters peel off the bulletin board easily. She peeled off her gloves after the snowball fight. He peeled off his jacket as the room warmed up. He attempted to peel the red ball next.
The player skillfully peeled two balls in one turn. The orange peel was used for zest in the recipe. He slipped on a wet apple peel on the floor. He grabbed the peel to check the pizza. A wooden peel is essential for baking. The peel was a refuge during conflicts. Peels were common in medieval borderlands.
View all translations of peel
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- French:éplucher, peau, ...
- German:schälen, Schale, ...
- Italian:sbucciare, buccia, ...
- Spanish:pelar, cáscara, ...
- Portuguese:descascar, casca, ...
- Chinese:削皮, 果皮, ...
- Japanese:皮をむく, 皮, ...
- Arabic:قشَّرَ, قِشْرَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַלֵּף, קְלִיפָּה, ...
- Russian:очистить, кожура, ...
- Ukrainian:знімати шкірку, шкірка, ...
- Hindi:छीलना, छिलका, ...
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