This is the 7617th most frequent Japanese word.
剥く
To peel or strip.
剥く refers to the action of peeling or removing layers in this context.
たまねぎを剥くと目が痛くなります。
When you peel an onion, your eyes start to hurt.
剥く (to peel) is used for removing the skin of fruits or vegetables.
りんごの皮を剥くのが好きです。
I like peeling the skin of apples.
剥く is applied to the act of peeling the skin of a vegetable.