raddle

/ˈrædəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A device with a series of teeth, used to extract the rind or skin of a fruit, especially citrus fruits.

“The fruit vendor used a raddle to remove the orange peel.”

2. verb

To remove the rind or skin of a fruit, especially citrus fruits.

“She raddled the lemons for the marmalade recipe.”

Synonyms

  • parer
  • peeler

Antonyms

  • cover
  • envelop