Peel

/piːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetable.

The peel of the orange is rich in essential oils.

The process of removing the outer layer from something.

The chef demonstrated the peel of the kiwi fruit.

verb

To remove the outer covering or skin from something, especially fruits or vegetables.

Please peel the apples before we make the pie.

To strip away the outer layer or surface.

After the paint started to peel, I knew it was time to repaint the house.

To come off in sheets or flakes.

The wallpaper began to peel away from the damp wall.

From Middle English 'pelen', from Old English 'pȳlian', 'to strip off'.

to peel back

To uncover or reveal something gradually.

peel out

To accelerate quickly, especially from a stop.

peel away

To separate or move away from a surface or layer.

peeling

The act of removing the outer layer.

peeler

A tool used for peeling fruits and vegetables.

skin

The outer covering of a living organism.

To leave or depart quickly.

We should peel out before the rain starts.

To skateboard or perform tricks.

He loves to peel around the skatepark on his board.