peel

[peel] / pil /

NOUN

skin, covering

Synonyms

STRONG

bark cover epicarp exocarp husk peeling pellicle rind shell shuck

Antonyms

WEAK

innards insides

VERB

take off outer covering

Synonyms

STRONG

decorticate desquamate exfoliate flake flay pare scale shave skin strip uncover

WEAK

delaminate excorticate pull off tear off

Antonyms

STRONG

cover

Example Sentences

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“We have the ability to peel back the curtain,” he added.

From MarketWatch

One of the labels was peeled back a little, and Jonah could see the words, “Winnetka, Illinois” below.

From Literature

She peeled a banana, dropped it onto a piece of bread, and sprinkled it with fresh seaweed.

From Literature

Roots, stems, leaves, and peeled fruits were ground separately for analysis.

From Science Daily

The AI disruption onion continued to peel away on Wednesday as real-estate services companies became the next to get knocked.

From MarketWatch