peel Synonyms
Another word for peel
• noun (Context 1)
The outer skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable.
"She grated the lemon rind to add extra flavor to the pound cake."
• verb (Context 2)
To strip or remove the outer layer, skin, or bark from a fruit, vegetable, or other object.
"You need to pare the potatoes before boiling them for the mash."
• verb (Context 3)
To lose an outer layer or covering in strips or flakes (especially of paint, skin, or wallpaper).
"The harsh summer sun caused the paint on the old wooden shed to flake."
• verb (Context 4)
To remove an article of clothing or a close-fitting covering by pulling or stripping it off.
"After the grueling hike, he couldn't wait to strip off his wet socks and boots."
• noun (Context 5)
A cosmetic treatment in which a chemical or abrasive solution is applied to the skin to remove dead cells.
"She booked an appointment at the dermatologist for a light chemical chemical peel to rejuvenate her skin."
• noun (Context 6)
A flat, shovel-like tool with a long handle, used by bakers to slide bread or pizza into and out of an oven.
"The artisan baker used a wooden pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot baking stone."
Opposites of peel
The opposite of peel shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: