Peeling: meaning, definitions and examples

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peeling

[ ˈpiːlɪŋ ]

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fruit

The action of removing the skin or rind from a fruit or vegetable.

Synonyms

paring, skinning, stripping

Examples of usage

She was peeling an orange for a snack.
The peeling of the apple revealed its juicy flesh.

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paint

A piece of paint that has come off a surface, typically in a thin strip.

Synonyms

chip, flake, scale

Examples of usage

There were paint peelings on the floor after the renovation.
The old house needed a fresh coat of paint to prevent further peeling.

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skin

A small thin piece of skin that has come off, typically as a result of sunburn or dryness.

Synonyms

flaking, shedding, sloughing

Examples of usage

After the sunburn, her shoulder started to show peeling.
The peeling on his hands was a sign of dehydration.

Translations

Translations of the word "peeling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descascamento

🇮🇳 छीलना

🇩🇪 Schälen

🇮🇩 pengelupasan

🇺🇦 лущення

🇵🇱 obieranie

🇯🇵 皮むき

🇫🇷 épluchage

🇪🇸 pelado

🇹🇷 soyma

🇰🇷 껍질 벗기기

🇸🇦 تقشير

🇨🇿 loupání

🇸🇰 šúpanie

🇨🇳 剥皮

🇸🇮 luščenje

🇮🇸 afhýða

🇰🇿 қабық аршу

🇬🇪 გაფცქვნა

🇦🇿 soyulma

🇲🇽 pelado

Word origin

The word 'peeling' originated from the Middle English word 'pelen' meaning 'to remove the skin or rind'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, ranging from fruit preparation to paint deterioration and skin conditions.