Definitions

1. noun

the outer layer or rind of a fruit, especially one that is easily removed

“She peeled a banana for her snack.”

2. verb

to remove the outer layer or rind of a fruit, vegetable, or other object

“He peeled the potatoes for the stew.”

3. verb

to strip or remove something in layers, especially a protective covering

“The technicians peeled the old paint off the walls.”

4. noun

a thin layer of material, especially one that is removed in a single operation

“The peeling of the paint was uneven, leaving some areas exposed.”

5. noun

a layer of skin that has been removed, especially one that is shed or sloughed off

“The patient’s skin was peeling from the sunburn.”