Meaning & Definition of word "Peel"

Peel

/piːl/

1. The outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetable.
- Example: The peel of the orange is rich in essential oils.
2. The process of removing the outer layer from something.
- Example: The chef demonstrated the peel of the kiwi fruit.

1. To remove the outer covering or skin from something, especially fruits or vegetables.
- Example: Please peel the apples before we make the pie.
2. To strip away the outer layer or surface.
- Example: After the paint started to peel, I knew it was time to repaint the house.
3. To come off in sheets or flakes.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To leave or depart quickly.

● Example Sentence: We should peel out before the rain starts.

Meaning: To skateboard or perform tricks.

● Example Sentence: He loves to peel around the skatepark on his board.