unrind

/ʌnˈraɪnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the rind or skin from something, especially a fruit or vegetable

“She unrinded the lemon to squeeze its juice.”

2. verb

to remove the outer layer or covering of something

“He unrinded the old paint to prepare the wall for repainting.”

3. noun

the act of removing the rind or skin from something

“The unrind of the citrus fruits was a necessary step in making juice.”

Synonyms

  • peel
  • skin
  • strip

Antonyms

  • cover
  • encase
  • envelop