Peelings
Pronunciation: /ˈpiːlɪŋ/
Peelings (verb)
- To have the outer layer of skin come away in thin pieces, often because of heat, dryness, or injury.
- For a surface layer, such as paint, to break and come off in small flakes or thin sheets.
Examples
- My hands peel after washing too often.
- The skin peels when the weather is very dry.
Peelings (noun)
- The act of removing a thin outer layer from something, especially skin or a surface coating.
Examples
- The peeling removes a thin layer from the surface.
- Peeling can reveal a smoother finish underneath.
Peelings (adjective)
- Having an outer layer that is coming off in thin pieces, often showing dryness, damage, or wear.
Examples
- The peeling label is hard to read.
- The peeling surface looks rough and old.