Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peel-back
verb
/piːl bæk/
Definition
To remove or lift a layer from a surface, often revealing what is underneath.
Examples
- After the paint dried, he decided to peel back a corner to see the original color.
- She gently peeled back the bandage to check on the wound.
- To fully understand the system, we need to peel back its layers and examine each component.
Meaning
The act of exposing something by pulling away a covering layer, typically used in contexts such as skin, packaging, or materials.
Synonyms
- Peel
- Strip
- Uncover
- Reveal
- Expose
