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peeling

[pee-ling] / ˈpi lɪŋ /
NOUN
bark
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STRONGEST


NOUN
exfoliation
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The intricate patterns and iconic brick walls that once defined the kitchen have fallen into disrepair - plaster peeling from cracked walls and sections of the floor beginning to cave in.

From BBC

The ancient molding ran unbroken around the ceiling, chipped and peeling here and there, obviously undisturbed for a hundred and fifty years.

From Literature

There it was, wadded up on the peeling porch floor.

From Literature

Her eyes were no longer swollen, but her face was red and peeling.

From Literature

Graham was caught offside following the restart, however, and Jack Crowley kicked to the corner, with Sheehan peeling off the resultant maul to score.

From BBC