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peeling::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | desquamation, shedding |
| Type of | organic phenomenon |
| Derivation | peel |
Examples of peeling
peeling
You're peeling shrimp, you're cracking crab, and the smell is warm and friendly.
From the sacbee.com
The pumpkin rind is removed by peeling, and then the flesh is boiled until soft.
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Oddly, peeling away one problem to reveal another is an encouraging development.
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Union Metal blamed the peeling on paint it chose from the state's approved list.
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The peeling wallpaper and crumbling ceiling in his office do not discourage him.
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In humid climates, glue can loosen and result in wallpaper peeling off the wall.
From the toledoblade.com
Fortunately, with six sets of hands peeling the eggs, the deviling went quickly.
From the newsobserver.com
Peeling the stalk reveals a pretty, pale green that can seem almost translucent.
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You can make this recipe in 30 minutes if you work fast on peeling the potatoes.
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- British politician (1788-1850)
- Skin: strip the skin off; "pare apples"
- The rind of a fruit or vegetable
- Peel off: come off in flakes or thin small pieces; "The paint in my house is peeling off"
- Undress: get undressed; "please don't undress in front of everybody!"; "She strips in front of strangers every night for a living"
- (peeled) bare-assed: (used informally) completely unclothed
- Peel is an American indie rock band based in Austin, Texas.
- Peel was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1968. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created by the British North America Act of 1867.
- Peel aka. An Exercise in Discipline - Peel is a 1982 Australian short film directed by Jane Campion. A father along with his son and sister is taking a trip, during which an orange peel has significance. Peel won the Short Film Palme d'Or at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival.
