Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sheal

verb
/ʃiːl/
Definition
To cover or envelop something, often associated with shedding leaves or husks.
Examples
  • After the harvest, we need to sheal the corn to prepare it for storage.
  • The gardener was careful to sheal the outer leaves of the cabbage before cooking.
Meaning
The act of shealing refers to the process of removing outer layers or coverings, typically used in the context of vegetables or plants.
Synonyms
  • peel
  • strip
  • remove