Meaning & Definition of word "Peeling"

noun:

• 1. the act or process of removing an outer layer or coating.
  • Example: The peeling of the old wallpaper revealed the original paint underneath.
• 2. the flakes or layers that have been removed during the peeling process.
  • Example: There were bits of peeling scattered on the floor after the renovation.

verb:

• 1. the act of removing the outer layer from a fruit or vegetable.
  • Example: She was peeling an apple for the pie.
• 2. to strip away the outer covering or skin of something.
  • Example: He spent the afternoon peeling paint off the old dresser.