Definition of Peel
Peel
Peel
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
e.g. She carefully peel the banana for her lunch.
(verb)
to come off in scales, strips, or small pieces, describing the outer layer/covering of something, or to lose one's outer layer/covering in such a manner;
e.g. The label started to peel off from the book. The fence had started to peel and lose its paint.
(verb)
to leave or become separated from a group or collective entity (used as "peel off");
e.g. She tried to peel off from the group so that she could explore on her own.
(noun)
the outer layer, skin, or covering of something, especially of a fruit it vegetable;
e.g. The peel of a carrot often tastes bitter, so many people like to remove it before they cook or eat the carrot.
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