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The correct spelling is peeling.
How to pronounce peeling
verb
IPA: /ˈpiːlɪŋ/
Say it like: Pee-lin-g
The correct spelling is peeling. To remove the skin or outer covering of. For example: "I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her."
Usage Examples
“I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her.”
“I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily.”
“I had been out in the sun too long, and my nose was starting to peel.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To remove the skin or outer covering of.
- 2.To remove something from the outer or top layer of.
- 3.To become detached, come away, especially in flakes or strips; to shed skin in such a way.
- 4.To remove one's clothing.
- 5.To move, separate (off or away).
noun
- 1.The act of removing the outer surface in strips.
- 2.Strips of an outer rind or surface that has been removed.
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