PEEL

4 letters 6 Scrabble points /piːl/

Definition of PEEL

noun
  1. (usually uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.

  2. The action of peeling away from a formation.

  3. A cosmetic preparation designed to remove dead skin or to exfoliate.

Related words: rind zest
verb
  1. To remove the skin or outer covering of.

    "I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her."

  2. To remove something from the outer or top layer of.

    "I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily."

  3. To become detached, come away, especially in flakes or strips; to shed skin in such a way.

    "I had been out in the sun too long, and my nose was starting to peel."

Related words: disrobe strip skin strip

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P E E L
Length 4 letters
Scrabble Score 6 points

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