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Antonyms for peeling

Grammar : Verb
Spell : pee-ling
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpi lɪŋ


Definition of peeling

Origin :
  • "to strip off," developed from Old English pilian "to peel, skin, decorticate, strip the skin or ring," and Old French pillier, both from Latin pilare "to strip of hair," from pilus "hair" (see pile (n.3)). Probably also influenced by Latin pellis "skin, hide." Related: Peeled; peeling. Figurative expression keep (one's) eyes peeled be observant, be on the alert" is from 1853, American English.
  • verb take off outer covering
Example sentences :
  • Some of their necks and cheeks were peeling, as if from sunburn.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • The thing were done as clean as peeling an apple, and as quiet.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • The degree of this peeling also varies as well as its duration.
  • Extract from : « The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases » by Charles West, M.D.
  • A good sharp knife will be required for peeling the skin from the neck.
  • Extract from : « Taxidermy » by Leon Luther Pray
  • His upturned face was swollen, red, peeling all over the nose and cheeks.
  • Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad
  • When the bark was ready for peeling he intended to take a hand with the rest.
  • Extract from : « The Forest Exiles » by Mayne Reid
  • The white paint was peeling off in huge scabs, and iron-rust was everywhere.
  • Extract from : « The Mutiny of the Elsinore » by Jack London
  • The bark is not checked in squares as on old pear-trees nor peeling as on cherries.
  • Extract from : « The Apple-Tree » by L. H. Bailey
  • A little while later she found on the edge of the sidewalk the peeling of a banana.
  • Extract from : « The Octopus » by Frank Norris
  • Otherwise he would not be peeling vegetables for the cook of the Peveril.
  • Extract from : « Swept Out to Sea » by W. Bertram Foster

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